山房
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Meanings
1
mountain cottage; mountain hut
A small, simple dwelling in the mountains, often used for retreat or seclusion. Literary and somewhat old-fashioned.
He left the city and lives quietly in a mountain cottage.
2
Refers to a Buddhist temple situated in the mountains. This usage is rare and mostly found in classical or poetic contexts.
In old poems, the sound of the temple bell in the mountains is sung.
3
study; personal library
A room or building used for reading and writing, often in a secluded setting. Literary and somewhat archaic; modern equivalents would be 書斎.
He shut himself up in his study and indulged in reading.