長樂宮

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See also: 长乐宫

Chinese

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long-lasting happiness; any palace palace; uterus
trad. (長樂宮) 長樂
simp. (长乐宫) 长乐
Literally: “Palace of Eternal Joy”.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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長樂宮

  1. (archaic) Changle Palace (a Han Dynasty palace which was located in the ancient city of Chang'an)
  2. (archaic) Changle Palace (a Han Dynasty palace which was located in Luoyang)

Usage notes

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By the Eastern Han Dynasty, the name of Changle Palace in Chang'an was changed to Yongle Palace (永樂宮), and became the official residence of the empress dowager.