tiānhuā

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  11. tiānhuā
Scope note
Tianhua 天花 refers to a type of ceiling in traditional Chinese architecture, and its use was most common in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Literally meaning “heavenly flowers,” the semantic range for the compound is quite rich.
tiānhuā
Accepted term: 15-Dec-2025