大殿
palace hall; temple hall; rear
Meanings
5 senses · 8 examplesnoun
a hall (within an imperial palace)
formalRefers specifically to the main, grand hall in an imperial palace complex used for major ceremonies and audiences.
The emperor held his enthronement ceremony in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Envoys from various countries paid homage to the emperor in the Hall of Golden Chimes.
noun
a main hall (in a temple)
Refers to the central hall of a Buddhist or Taoist temple where the principal deity or Buddha is enshrined.
The Mahavira Hall is the most important hall in a temple.
The devotees knelt piously in front of the Guanyin Hall.
noun
palace; large and stately building
literaryA broader, general meaning referring to any large, imposing building, especially a palace. This sense is implied by the character's core meaning.
This ancient palace has a history of over a thousand years.
The Forbidden City is filled with layer upon layer of grand halls and palaces, creating a majestic atmosphere.
noun
rear (of an army)
archaicA classical military term meaning the rearguard or the back of a procession. This meaning has largely fallen out of modern use.
In ancient warfare, the elite troops often served as the rearguard.
verb
to march at the rear; to bring up the rear
archaicThe verbal usage derived from the military noun sense.
The general personally brought up the rear to ensure the safe retreat of the entire army.