hang4 gung1行宮行宫
Jyutpinghang4 gung1
Yalehàhng gūng
Definition
Temporary imperial palace; a temporary residence for royalty when away from the capital.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a secondary residence used by royalty during travel or temporary stays away from the capital. It carries a formal and historical tone, often appearing in contexts related to tourism or historical research rather than daily life. While it technically functions as a noun, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing history or visiting heritage sites.
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zo2座jóExamples
This temporary palace used to be a place for the emperor to escape the summer heat.
Do you know where any ancient temporary imperial palaces are still left?
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Common phrases
summer imperial palace
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
