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宫殿
gōngdiàn
Description
宫殿是国王或皇帝住的很大很漂亮的房子。
A 宫殿 is a very large and beautiful house where a king or emperor lives.
很多老宫殿现在是博物馆，可以买票进去看。
Many old 宫殿 are now museums, and you can buy tickets to go inside.
Meanings
宫殿gōngdiàn
palace; grand residence of a king or emperor
这座宫殿又大又美。
This palace is big and beautiful.
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Notes
- Etymology
宫 (palace) + 殿 (grand hall), together meaning a royal palace complex.
- Nuance
宫殿 stresses the grand building; 皇宫 emphasizes the emperor's residence.
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