míng​táng

bright hall

Senses

明堂 míng​táng bright hall

the hall where an emperor held major ceremonies and issued governmental instructions

明堂 míng​táng courtyard

a courtyard or open ground used for drying grain

明堂 míng​táng feng shui basin

an area in front of a grave where water gathers, believed to be auspicious in geomancy

明堂 míng​táng sacrificial altar

a ritual platform or chamber in front of a tomb used for making offerings

References

see 泮宫/泮宮 明堂/明堂