殿堂

diàn táng

CL 个 gè 座 zuò

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. palace
2. hall
3. temple buildings

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Word relationships

Register variants

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• 大厅 dà tīng 大厅 dà tīng hall 大厅 is a general term for a large hall, while 殿堂 is more literary and conveys grandeur or sacredness.: hall

Related words

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• 庙宇 miào yǔ 庙宇 miào yǔ temple 庙宇 means temple, a place where 殿堂 (temple halls) are often found.: temple

Synonyms

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• 宫殿 gōng diàn 宫殿 gōng diàn palace Both refer to palace-like or grand buildings, but 宫殿 emphasizes the entire palace complex while 殿堂 highlights a specific grand hall.: palace
• 厅堂 tīng táng 厅堂 tīng táng hall 厅堂 refers to a large hall, often in a residence or public building, while 殿堂 suggests a more majestic or sacred hall.: hall

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly appears in set phrases like 艺术殿堂 (palace of art) or 神圣殿堂 (sacred hall). Avoid using it for ordinary rooms.

Formality

殿堂 is a literary term often used in formal or poetic contexts to evoke grandeur or sacredness, not for everyday buildings.

Example Sentences

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这座 殿堂 非常壮观。

This grand hall is very magnificent.

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Child Words of 殿堂

• 堂 堂 táng: (main) hall
• 殿 殿 diàn: palace hall