Common Meanings
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táng唐
Exaggerated; boastful; absurd, as in 'huāngtáng' (preposterous, ridiculous).
这种想法太荒唐了，完全不切实际。
This kind of idea is too absurd and completely impractical.
In vain; futile; fruitless.
只要坚持不懈，功不唐捐，最终会实现目标。
As long as you persevere, your efforts will not be in vain, and you will ultimately achieve your goals.
A legendary ancient Chinese dynasty, traditionally founded by Emperor Yao.
古籍中常提到唐尧时期。
Ancient texts often mention the era of Tang Yao.
Refers to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), a golden age in Chinese history, and terms associated with it, such as Tang poetry, Tang monks, and Tang tri-color glazed pottery.
我喜欢读唐诗。
I enjoy reading Tang poetry.
An ancient broad road leading to an imperial court or temple gate.
古时的帝王，常在清晨沿唐路前往朝堂。
Ancient emperors often proceeded along the grand road to the imperial court in the early morning.
An archaic or alternative form of '螗' (táng), referring to a cicada.
古语有云，鸣唐高歌，响彻林间，此唐即蝉也。
An ancient saying goes, 'a singing 'táng' (唐) sings loudly, echoing through the forest,' this 'táng' is indeed a cicada.