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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'White House' with 白宫 (Báigōng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    在 + 白宫 / 白宫 + Verb

    Explanation

    白宫 (Báigōng) is a proper noun meaning "White House," referring to the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. It combines 白 (white) and 宫 (palace). It is frequently used in Chinese news and political discourse when discussing American politics.

    Examples

    • 美国总统每天都在白宫办公。

      Měiguó zǒngtǒng měi tiān dōu zài Báigōng bàngōng.

      The U.S. president works at the White House every day.

    • 你看过白宫的照片吗？真的很壮观。

      Nǐ kànguò Báigōng de zhàopiàn ma? Zhēn de hěn zhuàngguān.

      Have you seen photos of the White House? It's really spectacular.

    • 今天的新闻说白宫发表了一份声明。

      Jīntiān de xīnwén shuō Báigōng fābiǎo le yí fèn shēngmíng.

      Today's news says the White House issued a statement.

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