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亭台楼阁 — “A general term for various types of pavilions”

亭台楼阁 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a general term for various types of pavilions”. Terraces, towers, and chambers, often found in traditional Chinese gardens or scenic areas, built for sightseeing and relaxation. Literally, “pavilions, terraces, towers, and chambers”.

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亭台楼阁 Pronunciation and Pinyin

亭台楼阁 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
亭
tíng9pavilion or kiosk
台
tái5platform, stage, desk, counter
楼
lóu13multi-story building or floor
阁
gé9pavilion, cabinet, or chamber

Example Sentence with 亭台楼阁

园林中遍布着亭台楼阁,每一处都匠心独具,令人流连忘返
The garden is dotted with pavilions, terraces, and towers, each exquisitely designed, making one want to linger.

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Synonyms of 亭台楼阁

  • lóu楼tái台tíng亭gé阁traditional Chinese architectural structures

More idioms starting with 亭

  • tíng亭tíng亭yù玉lì立gracefully tall and slender

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What does 亭台楼阁 mean?

亭台楼阁 (tíng tái lóu gé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a general term for various types of pavilions”.

How do you pronounce 亭台楼阁?

亭台楼阁 is pronounced tíng tái lóu gé in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 亭台楼阁 literally mean?

Literally, 亭台楼阁 means “pavilions, terraces, towers, and chambers”. It is used to mean “a general term for various types of pavilions”.

What is the Chinese definition of 亭台楼阁?

泛指多种供游赏、休息的建筑物。

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