廟
miào
On phones & maps: 庙
What does 廟 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
temple
In this place
In 城隍廟: the shrine compound built for Shanghai’s City God.
Remember this
Roof-like shelter on top of the character: a hall for gods and ancestors. On the gate board, last character 廟 means you’ve crossed into the shrine compound — not yet the main-hall 殿 inside.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 廟 (miào) mean for travelers?
- temple
- Where will I see 廟 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at City God Temple. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 廟 on the street?
- Roof-like shelter on top of the character: a hall for gods and ancestors. On the gate board, last character 廟 means you’ve crossed into the shrine compound — not yet the main-hall 殿 inside.