庙宇

廟宇

miàoyǔ

noun #26,073

Measure Word

一座庙宇 zuò

Meanings

1 temple
2 shrine
3 place of worship

Characters

eaves, space, building

Examples

山上有一座古老的庙宇。

Shānshàng yǒu yī zuò gǔlǎo de miàoyǔ.

There is an ancient temple on the mountain.

香客们络绎不绝地来庙宇朝拜。

Xiāngkè men luòyì-bùjué de lái miàoyǔ cháobài.

Pilgrims came to the temple in an endless stream to worship.

Tips

usage

庙宇 is a general term for Chinese religious temples (Buddhist, Taoist, or folk religion). 庙 alone is more colloquial; 庙宇 sounds more formal or literary.

Stroke Order

庙 miào

宇 yǔ