míng​táng

bright hall

明堂 míng​táng
bright hall
the hall where an emperor held major ceremonies and issued governmental instructions
courtyard
a courtyard or open ground used for drying grain
feng shui basin
an area in front of a grave where water gathers, believed to be auspicious in geomancy
sacrificial altar
a ritual platform or chamber in front of a tomb used for making offerings

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