gōng
wéi

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Meaning of 宫闱

宫闱 means inner palace; imperial harem; the inner quarters of the imperial palace. Pronounced gōng wéi.

  • inner palace; imperial harem; the inner quarters of the imperial palace

Definitions & Examples

Gōng
wéi
shì
 
wài
rén
wén
 

The secrets of the inner palace are not to be heard by outsiders.

Shǐ
shū
duì
duàn
gōng
wéi
zhī
zhēng
zǎi
shèn
shǎo
 

Historical records provide few details about that power struggle within the imperial harem.

Zhè
shǒu
shī
miáo
xiě
le
shēn
gōng
wéi
qiáng
nèi
de
shēng
huó
 

This poem depicts the lonely life within the deep walls of the inner palace.