ꦕꦤ꧀ꦝꦶ
Javanese
| Other scripts | |
|---|---|
| Carakan | ꦕꦤ꧀ꦝꦶ |
| Roman | candi, candhi |
Etymology
Inherited from Old Javanese caṇḍi (“temple, sanctuary”). Attested in the Hariwangsa (1135 AD) and Nagarakretagama (1365 AD) as caṇḍi.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃaːndʰiː/
- Hyphenation: can‧di
Noun
ꦕꦤ꧀ꦝꦶ (candhi)
- ancient building made of stone
- temple
- sanctuary
Descendants
- → Indonesian: candi
Further reading
- “candi” in Javanese Cultural Dictionary [Kamus Budaya Jawa], Central Java: The Linguistic Center of Central Java [Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Tengah], 2021.