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Using 宫 (gōng) to express "palace"
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Explanation
The noun 宫 (gōng) means "palace" and refers to a grand official residence, typically associated with royalty or government. It often appears in compound words or as part of a location name. In context, it can describe a setting where official or ceremonial events take place.
Examples
故宫是中国最有名的宫殿。
gùgōng shì zhōngguó zuì yǒumíng de gōngdiàn.
The Forbidden City is the most famous palace in China.
这座宫曾经是皇帝办公的地方。
zhè zuò gōng céngjīng shì huángdì bàngōng de dìfāng.
This palace was once the place where the emperor worked.
他们参观了一座古老的宫。
tāmen cānguān le yī zuò gǔlǎo de gōng.
They visited an ancient palace.