过堂

guòtáng

过堂 — guòtáng

1. to appear in court for trial (old)

   他因涉嫌盗窃被传去过堂。 tā yīnshèxián dàoqiè bèi chuánqù guòtáng — He was summoned to appear in court on suspicion of theft.

2. (of Buddhist monks) to have a meal together in the temple hall

   每逢中午，寺庙僧人会在斋堂过堂用餐。 měiféng zhōngwǔ sìmiào sēngrén huì zài zhāitáng guòtáng yòngcān — At noon the temple's monks have a communal meal in the dining hall.