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Definition
The Forbidden City; the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, now also known as the Palace Museum.
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How it's used
While 紫禁城 is the historical name for the imperial palace, locals almost exclusively refer to it as 故宮 in casual conversation. The term 紫禁城 carries a more formal or historical weight, often used when discussing architecture, history, or tourism. Using 故宮 feels more natural when talking about visiting the site as a museum today.
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We are going to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing next month.
Do you know how many rooms there are inside the Forbidden City?
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visit the Forbidden City
Forbidden City architecture
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