Temple of Heaven

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Etymology

Calque of Chinese 天壇 /天坛 (Tiāntán, literally “Altar of Heaven”).

  1. derived from 天壇 /天坛 — “Altar of Heaven

Definitions

  1. A religious complex in southeastern Beijing, formerly important to Chinese imperial…

    A religious complex in southeastern Beijing, formerly important to Chinese imperial rituals; the present-day park surrounding and preserving the site.

  2. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the largest building in the complex, commonly…

    The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the largest building in the complex, commonly confused as its focus.

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