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

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黌 · hóng

School;

ancient term for an educational institution, particularly a Confucian academy or government school.

Schoolancient term for an educational institution, particularly a

Usage highlights

School buildingSchool gateSchool studentCounty schoolPrefectural schoolSchool regulations

Synonyms

  • 學— learning; study (broader term)
  • 校— school (modern term)
  • 庠— ancient school (similar classical term)

Antonyms

  • 野— wild; uncultured (opposite of educated)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient academy was called a school (黌舍).
  • He studied at the county school (縣黌).
  • The school gate (黌門) marked the entrance to the academy.
  • Students of the school were called school students (黌生).

Collocations

  • School building(黌舍)
  • School gate(黌門)
  • School student(黌生)
  • County school(縣黌)
  • Prefectural school(府黌)
  • School regulations(黌規)

Idioms

  • Enter the school gate to pursue studies(入黌求學)
  • The school's regulations are strict(黌規嚴謹)
  • A scholar from the county school(縣黌之士)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 黌 was used in imperial China to refer to official schools, particularly those preparing students for civil service examinations.
  • The character appears in place names and historical records related to education, such as 黌門 (school gate) symbolizing entry into scholarly life.
  • It carries classical and formal connotations, distinguishing it from modern terms for school like 學校.

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