Forbidden City

Speech parts

1. Forbidden City - Noun

2. Forbidden City - Proper noun

Meaning

the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers

a walled section of Beijing that encloses the palace that was formerly the residence of the emperor of China

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Examples

Beijing cancelled massive gatherings that usually attract throngs at temples during the New Year holiday, while the historic Forbidden City will close from Saturday. Source: Internet

Civil appointments ranged from an attendant to the emperor or a Grand Secretary in the Forbidden City (highest) to being a prefectural tax collector, deputy jail warden, deputy police commissioner, or tax examiner. Source: Internet

Even as Mulan is being praised and cheered in the Forbidden City after she almost single-handedly saves China (this time, as a woman), at the end of the film, the audience is reminded that Mulan is really just another woman looking for a man. Source: Internet

China's Forbidden City gets more visitors than any other UNESCO World Heritage Site. Source: Internet

In the Forbidden City, I saw plain-clothed government thugs watching over tourists and locals alike. Source: Internet

In order to avoid being superior to the god, the Ming and Qing emperors decided to construct 9999 rooms in the Forbidden City. Source: Internet

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