黉 (hóng) - School & ancient term for an educational institution, particularly an

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hóng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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黉 · hóng

School;

ancient term for an educational institution, particularly an academy or school of classical learning.

Schoolancient term for an educational institution, particularly an

Usage highlights

School buildingSchool palaceSchool gateSchool groundsAncient academySchool regulations

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 野— wild; uncultured
  • 俗— vulgar; common

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient academy was called a hong(黉)
  • He studied at the local school(黉宫)
  • The imperial academy was known as the Guozijian (国子监) or sometimes referred to as the national hong(国学黉)
  • Modern educational institutions sometimes use hong in their names for classical appeal(黉舍)

Collocations

  • School building(黉舍)
  • School palace(黉宫)
  • School gate(黉门)
  • School grounds(黉宇)
  • Ancient academy(古黉)
  • School regulations(黉规)

Idioms

  • Entering the school gate(入黉门)
  • Leaving the school grounds(出黉宇)
  • The school's regulations are strict(黉规森严)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 黉 was used in ancient China to refer to schools, particularly those teaching Confucian classics.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing educational institutions from the Han dynasty onward.
  • In modern times, 黉 is considered archaic but occasionally appears in school names for classical or traditional appeal.
  • The character carries strong scholarly and educational connotations in Chinese culture.

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