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道观
dàoguàn
Description
道观是道教的人生活和拜神的地方，有点像庙。
A 道观 is a place where Taoists live and worship gods, somewhat like a temple.
很多道观在安静的山上，人们去那里看古老的建筑。
Many 道观 are located on quiet mountains, where people go to see ancient buildings.
Meanings
道观dàoguàn
a Daoist temple or monastery
我们去山上的道观参观。
We are going to visit the temple on the mountain.
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Notes
- Etymology
道 (Daoism) + 观 (temple/monastery); here 观 is read guàn, not guān.
- Nuance
道观 is specifically Daoist, while 寺 usually refers to Buddhist temples.
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