宫室
house; imperial palace; cultural venue
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesnoun
house; building
archaicAncient usage for a general residence or building. Now archaic.
In ancient times, even the houses where commoners lived could be called 'gong'.
The Book of Songs contains the phrase 'built in the Chu palace.'
noun
imperial palace; palace
The most common modern meaning, referring to the grand residence of an emperor or monarch.
Beijing's Forbidden City was the palace of Chinese emperors in ancient times.
This palace building is magnificent and is an important cultural heritage site.
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The Tang Dynasty imperial palace was located in Chang'an City.
noun
palace (as part of a name for cultural venues)
Used in the names of public buildings like cultural palaces, youth palaces, etc.
We go to the Children's Palace to participate in activities on weekends.
The Cultural Palace often holds various exhibitions and performances.
noun
palace; temple (for celestial beings in mythology)
literaryUsed in myths and legends for the dwellings of gods or immortals.
Legend says there is Chang'e and a jade rabbit in the Moon Palace.
The Dragon Palace is where the Dragon King lives.
noun
a surname
neutralA Chinese family name.
One of my teachers has the surname Gong.