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    Expressing "imperial palace" with 皇宫 (huánggōng)

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    Explanation

    The noun 皇宫 (huánggōng) means "imperial palace" and refers to the residence of an emperor or king. It is used in historical narratives, classical stories, and descriptions of ancient Chinese architecture. The word combines 皇 (emperor) and 宫 (palace).

    Examples

    • 皇宫里到处都是守卫。

      Huánggōng lǐ dàochù dōu shì shǒuwèi.

      There were guards everywhere in the imperial palace.

    • 游客们排队参观这座古老的皇宫。

      Yóukèmen páiduì cānguān zhè zuò gǔlǎo de huánggōng.

      Tourists lined up to visit this ancient imperial palace.

    • 皇宫的建筑非常宏伟壮观。

      Huánggōng de jiànzhù fēicháng hóngwěi zhuàngguān.

      The architecture of the imperial palace is very grand and magnificent.

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