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宫廷
gōngtíng
Description
“宫廷”是国王或皇帝住的地方，也指他身边的那些人。
"宫廷" is the place where a king or emperor lives, and also refers to the people around him.
很多电视剧都讲古代宫廷里的故事。
Many TV dramas tell stories set in ancient 宫廷.
Meanings
宫廷gōngtíng
royal court; palace of an emperor or king
这座宫廷有几百年的历史。
This palace has a history of several hundred years.
宫廷gōngtíng
relating to the imperial court; courtly
她喜欢看宫廷里的斗争故事。
She likes watching stories about palace intrigues.
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Notes
- Etymology
宫 (palace) + 廷 (court/hall), together meaning the emperor's palace and court.
- Nuance
宫廷 stresses the imperial household and its people; 皇宫 stresses the physical building.
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