traditional palace lantern; decorative lantern
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traditional palace lantern; octagonal or hexagonal decorative lantern
formalA traditional Chinese decorative lantern, often ornate, originally used in imperial palaces, now common in traditional-style architecture and celebrations. The frames are typically wood, covered with silk or glass, painted with scenes, and adorned with tassels.
Dà大
diàn殿
lǐ里
xuán悬
guà挂
zhe着
jǐ几
zhǎn盏
jīng精
měi美
de的
gōng宫
dēng灯
。
Several exquisite palace lanterns are hanging in the main hall.
Chūn春
jié节
qī期
jiān间
，
hěn很
duō多
zhōng中
shì式
cān餐
tīng厅
huì会
yòng用
gōng宫
dēng灯
zhuāng装
shì饰
。
During the Spring Festival, many Chinese-style restaurants are decorated with palace lanterns.
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Zhè这
kuǎn款
gōng宫
dēng灯
de的
měi每
gè个
miàn面
shàng上
dōu都
huà画
zhe着
huā花
niǎo鸟
tú图
。
Each side of this palace lantern is painted with a bird-and-flower picture.