司天台 sī tiān tái

imperial astronomy bureau; ancient observatory

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. Observatory or Bureau of Astronomy (official title) from the Tang dynasty onwards

Characters

Character Meaning
司 sī HSK 2
to take charge of; to manage; department (under a ministry)
天 tiān HSK 1
day; sky; heaven
台 tái HSK 4
platform; stage; stand