Definition
轩 (xuān) is a literary bound form that appears in classical-style names of buildings (teahouses, studios, restaurants) and in compound words connoting elegance, height, or openness. Common in 轩然大波 (great disturbance), 轩昂 (dignified). It originally referred to a high-fronted carriage or a veranda.
b.f.
pavilion or veranda(literary) high-fronted carriage(in names) elegant building
Examples
- ~。Zhè jiàn shì qǐng yǐnqǐ le xuān rán dà bō.This matter caused a great stir.
- ~。Tā de qìzhì fēicháng xuān áng.His temperament is very dignified.
- “~”,。Zhè jiā cháguǎn jiào "Qīng xuān", hěn yǒu gǔfēng.This teahouse is called 'Qingxuan', very classic.
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