昭陽殿

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See also: 昭阳殿

Chinese[edit]

zhaoyang palace hall
trad. (昭陽殿) 昭陽 殿
simp. (昭阳殿) 昭阳 殿

Etymology[edit]

Originally built during the time of Emperor Wu of Han, Zhaoyang Hall became the residence of Empress Zhao Feiyan during the reign of Emperor Cheng of Han. Later poets used Zhaoyang Hall as a general metaphor for the living quarters of imperial consorts.

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Proper noun[edit]

昭陽殿

  1. (archaic) Zhaoyang Hall