Learn Chinese in 1 min: How to say “palace” in Chinese?

宫 (gōng) often relates to palaces or imperial residences. 殿 (diàn) refers to a hall or large building, often part of a palace complex.

例句 Example

她住在一座富丽堂皇的宫殿里。

Tā zhù zài yī zuò fùlìtánghuáng de gōngdiàn lǐ.

She lives in a splendid palace.

词汇 Vocabulary

• 宫殿 gōngdiàn

  palace

• 她 tā

  she

• 住 zhù

  to live

• 在 zài

  in, at, on

• 一座 yī zuò

  measure word for buildings, mountains

• 富丽堂皇 fùlìtánghuáng

  splendid, magnificent (idiom)

• 大众 dàzhòng

  the public

• 开放 kāifàng

  to open (to the public)

• 学会 xuéhuì

  to learn (and master)

语法 Grammar

Measure Word 座 (zuò): Used for large, stable objects like buildings or mountains. E.g., 一座宫殿 (a palace).

在...里 (zài...lǐ): Indicates "inside..." or "in...".

Particle 了 (le): Indicates a completed action or a change of state. E.g., 开放了 (has opened).

例句 Example

这座宫殿现在对大众开放了。

Zhè zuò gōngdiàn xiànzài duì dàzhòng kāifàng le.

This palace is now open to the public.

文化背景 Cultural Context

Jingdezhen (景德镇): Known as the "Porcelain Capital" of China, Jingdezhen has a history of ceramic production spanning over 1,700 years. A "porcelain palace" here is a testament to this rich artistic heritage, likely adorned extensively with intricate porcelain work.

Palaces (宫殿) in China: Historically, these were residences of emperors and the imperial court (e.g., the Forbidden City - 故宫 gùgōng). Today, the term can also refer to grand, culturally significant buildings or museums.