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“imperial court” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingōng tíng

Example

那本小说讲的是宫廷生活。nà běn xiǎo shuō jiǎng de shì gōng tíng shēng huó

That novel is about imperial court life.

Illustration for 宫廷 (imperial court)

How to say “imperial court” in Chinese

“Imperial court” in Chinese is 宫廷 (gōng tíng).

The central royal setting where palace life, state business, and formal ceremonies meet.

Full entry for 宫廷: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 宫廷

古代的宫廷音乐常用于祭祀和宴会。gǔ dài de gōng tíng yīn yuè cháng yòng yú jì sì hé yàn huì

Ancient imperial court music was often used for rituals and banquets.

Tips for using 宫廷

  • Modern Chinese normally uses government for a country's administration, while this word keeps a palace-centered historical flavor.

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