The Chinese word **圣殿** (shèngdiàn) is a compound noun formed through semantic combination, where the modifier **圣** (shèng), meaning "holy" or "sacred," is placed before the head noun **殿** (diàn), meaning "palace," "hall," or "temple." This creates a classic *modifier-head* structure common in Chinese, resulting in the meaning "sacred hall" or "holy temple." It directly and vividly denotes a building or place of supreme religious sanctity, analogous to concepts like the "Temple" in Jerusalem or a "sanctuary" in a general sense, with the term carrying a solemn and reverent connotation.