hòu
gōng

common
technical

Meaning of 后宫

后宫 means the living quarters of imperial concubines; imperial concubines (collectively). Pronounced hòu gōng.

  • the living quarters of imperial concubines
  • imperial concubines (collectively)

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zuò
gōng
diàn殿
céng
shì
huáng
de
hòu
gōng
 

This palace was once the emperor's harem quarters.

Hòu
gōng
jiàn
zhù
wèi
huáng
gōng
de
běi
 

The harem buildings are located in the northern part of the imperial palace.

Xiǎo
shuō
xiáng
miáo
xiě
le
hòu
gōng
de
shē
huá
shēng
huó
 

The novel describes the luxurious life within the imperial harem in detail.

Measure Words

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