Definition
大梁 is a term from traditional Chinese astronomy, referring to one of the twelve Stellar Lodges (cì). It spans the 17th to 19th Lunar Mansions (胃, 昴, 毕). In classical texts and astrology, this term marks a specific region of the sky used for timekeeping and omens. It is not a common everyday word; you will encounter it in historical or cultural discussions about the Chinese zodiac or ancient astronomy.
n.
(in traditional Chinese astronomy) the 5th Stellar Lodge (cì)covering Lunar Mansions 17–19 (Stomach, Hairy Head, Net)
Examples
- ，大梁。Zài gǔdài tiānwénxué zhōng, Dà liáng shì shí'èr cì zhī yī.In ancient astronomy, Dà Liáng is one of the twelve Stellar Lodges.
- 大梁、、。Dà liáng bāohán wèi, mǎo, bì sān gè xīngzuò.Dà Liáng includes the three constellations Stomach, Hairy Head, and Net.
- 大梁。Tiānwénxuéjiā tōngguò guāncè Dà liáng lái yùcè jìjié biànhuà.Astronomers observed Dà Liáng to predict seasonal changes.
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