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Chinese

tángwū
Meaning: the main room of a traditional Chinese house
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

老家的堂屋裡還放著祖父留下的木桌。
老家的堂屋里还放著祖父留下的木桌。
In my family’s old home, a wooden table left by my grandfather still stands in the main hall.

Usage Notes

Refers to the central room of a traditional courtyard or rural house, often used for ancestor worship, receiving guests, or family gatherings.

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