wong4 gung1皇宮皇宫
Jyutpingwong4 gung1
Yalewòhng gūng
Definition
Imperial palace; the palace where a royal family lives.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the grand, historical residences of monarchs in a traditional context. While it describes a physical building, it carries a sense of majesty and historical weight that distinguishes it from a regular house or mansion. It is rarely used in modern daily life unless discussing history, tourism, or fantasy stories.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
They went to visit that imperial palace.
Do you know who lives inside this imperial palace?
Related words
Common phrases
visit an imperial palace
inside the imperial palace
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
