皇室 huángshì royal family
royal family; imperial household; member of the royal family
How to remember 皇室: 皇 royal + 室 a room = royal family.
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How it is used
- The royal / imperial family - 英国皇室 (Yīngguó huángshì) the British royal family.
- Refers to the ruling household as an institution and its members collectively.
- Compare 皇家 (huángjiā, royal, as a modifier: 皇家海军 Royal Navy); 皇室 is the family/household itself.