Senses
玉堂 rich and powerful family
(literary) a wealthy or noble household; a magnificent residence
玉堂 Han dynasty office
(literary) an office or government bureau during the Han dynasty
玉堂 imperial harem
(literary) the residence of imperial concubines; the inner palace
玉堂 celestial dwelling
(literary) the home of immortals or gods; a divine palace
玉堂 Hanlin Academy
(literary) an honorary name for the Hanlin Academy, following an imperial inscription by Emperor Taizong of Song
玉堂 magnificent palace
(literary) a beautiful palace; specifically, the name of a palace during the Han dynasty