Definition
行宫 refers to a temporary imperial palace used by the emperor when he traveled away from the capital on tours or inspections. These structures were built along imperial routes and served as lodging, administrative centers, and ceremonial sites during the emperor's journey. The word is historical, often appearing in classical literature and discussions of imperial China.
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imperial traveling palace (temporary palace used by the emperor on tour)
Examples
- 行宫。Zhè zuò xíng gōng shì Qīngcháo huángdì qù Jiāngnán xúnyóu shí xiūjiàn de.This imperial traveling palace was built when Qing emperors toured the Jiangnan region.
- 行宫。Hěn duō gǔdài de xíng gōng rújīn yǐ chéngwéi lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn.Many ancient traveling palaces have now become tourist attractions.
- 行宫，。Ēpáng Gōng bìng bú shì zhēnzhèng de xíng gōng, tā shì Qín Shǐhuáng de zhèngshì gōngdiàn.The Epang Palace was not a real traveling palace; it was Qin Shi Huang's main palace.
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