zhèng​táng

main hall

正堂 zhèng​táng
main hall
The central or main hall of a traditional building (such as a house, palace, or temple), typically south-facing
government office
The main hall of a government office in old China; used to refer to the office where official business was conducted.
local magistrate
(literary) An old term for a local government official, such as a prefect or county magistrate.

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