司天臺 sī tiān tái

imperial astronomy office

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
臺 tái
platform; stage; stand