Definition
榭 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) referring to a classical Chinese garden pavilion, typically built on a terrace or by the water. It never stands alone; you'll find it in compound words like 水榭 (waterside pavilion) and 亭榭 (pavilion and kiosk). The concept is specific to traditional architecture and garden design.
b.f.
waterside pavilionterrace pavilion (in classical Chinese gardens)
Examples
- 榭。Zhè zuò yuánlín zhōng de shuǐ xiè shèjì de fēicháng jīngqiǎo.The waterside pavilion in this garden is very exquisitely designed.
- 榭。Hú biān de tíng xiè lǐ yǒu rén zài tán qín.Someone is playing the qin in the lakeside pavilion.
- 榭。Gǔdài de wénrén cháng zài shuǐ xiè zhōng yín shī zuò huà.Ancient literati often composed poems and painted in waterside pavilions.
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