Definition
堂皇 is an adjective meaning 'magnificent', 'stately', or 'grand', typically describing architecture, decoration, or formal appearance. It does NOT mean 'openly and legally'; that gloss is a misattribution. The POS label 'v.p.' is also misleading—堂皇 functions as a stative adjective/descriptive verb (similar to 美丽 or 壮观), not a verb phrase.
v.p.
magnificentstatelygrand
Examples
- 堂皇。Zhè zuò gōngdiàn de zhuāngshì fēicháng táng huáng.The decoration of this palace is very magnificent.
- 堂皇。Tā chuān zhe yì shēn táng huáng de lǐfú zǒu shàng hóngtǎn.She walked the red carpet in a stately gown.
- 堂皇，。Dàlóu de wàiguān suīrán táng huáng, dàn nèibù shèjì què hěn shíyòng.The building's exterior is grand, but the interior design is very practical.
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