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Meaning of huabiao | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/hwɑːˈbjaʊ/

Definitions

A type of ceremonial column used in traditional Chinese architecture.

Examples

“The most notable example of engraved dragons is on the stone columns of the Temple to Confucius at his birthplace in Chüfu. These are also found in the "cloud pillars" (single stone columns—huapiao in Chinese) outside the Tienanmen, while those at the Ming Tombs are still finer.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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