司天監
sī​tiān​jiàn

Bureau of Astronomy

  • created sense approved 司天监/司天監 · sī​tiān​jiàn · Bureau of Astronomy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    司天监 / 司天監

    sī​tiān​jiàn

    Bureau of Astronomy

    Imperial astronomical bureau during the Song dynasty responsible for astronomical observations and the calendar

    司 (literal) → 司 · sī · to take charge of 天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 监 (bound) → 监/監 · jiàn · (bound form) government office

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