vương cung
Definition
- Noun:
- Royal palace: The primary meaning of "vương cung" is a large, grand, and official residence of a king or monarch.
- Imperial palace: It can specifically refer to the palace of an emperor, emphasizing supreme authority and architectural grandeur.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vương cung được xây dựng rất nguy nga. (The royal palace was built very magnificently.)
- Nhà vua sống trong vương cung. (The king lived in the imperial palace.)
Advanced Usage
- In historical or literary contexts, "vương cung" evokes imagery of sovereign power, central governance, and opulent architecture from feudal eras.
Variants and Related Words
Cung điện (n): palace. A more general and commonly used term for any large, impressive residence of royalty or high nobility.
- Cung điện mùa hè rất mát mẻ. (The summer palace is very cool.)
Hoàng cung (n): imperial palace. A near-synonym with a strong emphasis on the emperor ("hoàng đế").
- Hoàng cung là nơi cửa nghiêm. (The imperial palace is a place of strict protocols.)
Synonyms
- Royal palace: The official home of a king or queen.
- Imperial palace: The official residence of an emperor.
Related Terms
- Triều đình (n): the royal court. Refers to the governing body and its ceremonies, often associated with the "vương cung."
- Các quan đang bàn việc ở triều đình. (The mandarins are discussing affairs at the royal court.)