official's mansion; rich person's residence
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
mansion; official residence; wealthy family's home
archaicAn archaic term referring to the grand residences of high-ranking officials or wealthy individuals from historical periods, particularly in late imperial China (e.g., Qing dynasty) and the early 20th century. It has a distinct 'period drama' feel.
Zhè这
wèi位
zǒng总
dū督
de的
gōng公
guǎn馆
zhàn占
dì地
jí极
guǎng广
，
qì气
pài派
fēi非
fán凡
。
The viceroy's mansion occupied a vast area and was exceptionally magnificent.
Xiǎo小
shuō说
lǐ里
miáo描
xiě写
le了
jiù旧
Shàng上
hǎi海
jǐ几
wèi位
dà大
hēng亨
de的
gōng公
guǎn馆
shēng生
huó活
。
The novel describes the mansion life of several tycoons in old Shanghai.
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Zhè这
dòng栋
lǎo老
yáng洋
fáng房
guò过
qù去
shì是
mǒu某
wèi位
yín银
háng行
jiā家
de的
gōng公
guǎn馆
。
This old Western-style house was once a banker's mansion.