舘 (guǎn) - Guan — building for public use & hall, establishment, institution

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guǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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舘 · guǎn

Guan — building for public use;

hall, establishment, institution;

particularly used for cultural, educational, or hospitality venues.

Guan — building for public usehall, establishment, institutionparticularly used for cultural, educational, or hospitality venues.

Usage highlights

MuseumLibraryHotelEmbassyRestaurantArt gallery

Synonyms

  • 馆— Simplified form of 舘 with identical meaning
  • 堂— hall, large room (similar function)
  • 院— courtyard, institution (similar institutional meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum (博物馆) displays ancient artifacts.
  • Students study in the library (图书馆).
  • We stayed at a traditional Japanese inn (旅馆).
  • The embassy (大使馆) handles diplomatic affairs.

Collocations

  • Museum(博物馆)
  • Library(图书馆)
  • Hotel(旅馆)
  • Embassy(大使馆)
  • Restaurant(餐馆)
  • Art gallery(美术馆)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring this character as a standalone component

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for important public buildings and institutions in Chinese culture.
  • Commonly appears in names of cultural and educational establishments.
  • Represents places of gathering, learning, and cultural exchange.

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