皇宫 huánggōng imperial palace
How to remember 皇宫: 皇 royal + 宫 palace = imperial palace.
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How it is used
- The imperial palace - 参观皇宫 (cānguān huánggōng) to tour the imperial palace.
- The emperor's residence complex; a general noun, whereas 故宫 (Gùgōng) is the specific Forbidden City.
- Distinguish 皇宫 (imperial) from 宫殿 (gōngdiàn, palace generally) and 王宫 (a king's palace).