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- 宫殿
宫殿
gōng diàn
Meaning
- palace
Definition
指帝王居住的大型华丽建筑。
A large and magnificent building where emperors reside.
Usage
常用于描述历史上帝王或皇室居住的宏伟建筑，也可比喻极为豪华的住所。
Often used to describe historical imperial or royal residences, and can also metaphorically refer to extremely luxurious dwellings.
Examples
- 1 故宫是中国最著名的宫殿之一。 (The Forbidden City is one of China's most famous palaces.)
- 2 这座宫殿的建筑风格体现了古代工匠的智慧。 (The architectural style of this palace reflects the wisdom of ancient craftsmen.)
- 3 随着王朝的衰落，这座宫殿也逐渐荒废。 (As the dynasty declined, this palace gradually fell into disrepair.)
- 4 他的家装修得像宫殿一样豪华。 (His home is decorated as luxuriously as a palace.)
- 5 参观这座宫殿需要提前预约门票。 (Visiting this palace requires advance ticket reservation.)
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