inner palace; imperial harem
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
inner palace; imperial harem; the inner quarters of the imperial palace
literaryA classical literary term, rarely used in modern spoken language. It often carries connotations of secrecy, privacy, and power dynamics within the imperial court.
Gōng宫
wéi闱
mì秘
shì事
，
wài外
rén人
bù不
dé得
yù与
wén闻
。
The secrets of the inner palace are not to be heard by outsiders.
Shǐ史
shū书
duì对
nà那
duàn段
gōng宫
wéi闱
zhī之
zhēng争
jì记
zǎi载
shèn甚
shǎo少
。
Historical records provide few details about that power struggle within the imperial harem.
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Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
miáo描
xiě写
le了
shēn深
gōng宫
wéi闱
qiáng墙
nèi内
de的
gū孤
jì寂
shēng生
huó活
。
This poem depicts the lonely life within the deep walls of the inner palace.