lóng​tíng

imperial court

  • created sense approved 龙庭/龍庭 · lóng​tíng · imperial court — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    龙庭 / 龍庭

    lóng​tíng

    imperial court

    The court of an emperor; the government office of a ruler.

    龙 (literal) → 龙/龍 · lóng · imperial 庭 (literal) → 庭 · tíng · hall

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  • created sense approved 龙庭/龍庭 · lóng​tíng · Longting — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    龙庭 / 龍庭

    lóng​tíng

    Longting

    The place where the Xiongnu Chanyu (Shanyu) offered sacrifices to Heaven; also used to refer to the Xiongnu court or headquarters

    龙 (literal) → 龙/龍 · lóng · dragon 庭 (literal) → 庭 · tíng · courtyard

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  • created sense approved 龙庭/龍庭 · lóng​tíng · noble facial features — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    龙庭 / 龍庭

    lóng​tíng

    noble facial features

    A term in physiognomy for a high or protruding forehead, traditionally considered a sign of a future emperor or nobleman.

    龙 (literal) → 龙/龍 · lóng · imperial 庭 (literal) → 庭 · tíng · forehead

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