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司天台
司天臺
sītiāntái
1. Observatory or Bureau of Astronomy (official title) from the Tang dynasty onwards

Character Breakdown

司
sī
to take charge of, to control, to manage; officer
HSK 2 5 丶
天
tiān
sky, heaven; god, celestial
HSK 1 4 丶
台
tái
platform; unit; term of address
HSK 4 5 丶

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