cung thất
Definition
- Noun:
- Royal residence; royal palace: A building or complex of buildings that serves as the official dwelling of a king, queen, or other sovereign ruler and their immediate family. It is the seat of royal power and ceremony.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các vị đại sứ được tiếp kiến trong cung thất. (The ambassadors were received in the royal palace.)
- Cung thất của triều Nguyễn nằm ở Huế. (The royal residence of the Nguyễn dynasty is in Huế.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cung thất" is formal and historical, primarily used in contexts discussing monarchy, history, or classical literature. It is not used for modern government buildings or residences of heads of state in republics.
Variants and Related Words
Cung điện (n): palace. A more common and general term for a large, grand residence of a sovereign, which can sometimes be used more broadly than "cung thất".
- Cung điện Buckingham là nơi ở của Quốc vương Anh. (Buckingham Palace is the residence of the British monarch.)
Hoàng cung (n): imperial palace. Specifically denotes the palace of an emperor or empress.
- Hoàng cung thời nhà Thanh rất nguy nga. (The imperial palace during the Qing dynasty was very magnificent.)
Synonyms
- Royal palace: The official home of a king or queen.
- Royal residence: The dwelling place of a royal family.
Related Concepts
Triều đình (n): the royal court. Refers to the sovereign, advisors, and system of governance centered around the palace.
- Những quyết định quan trọng được thảo luận ở triều đình. (Important decisions were discussed at the royal court.)
Ngai vàng (n): the throne. The seat of the sovereign, symbolizing royal authority, often located within the cung thất.
- Vị vua mới đã kế vị ngai vàng. (The new king has succeeded to the throne.)