宫 Stroke Order — How to Write 宫

Stroke Order

宫 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

宫 Radical and Character Components

Components:宀吕

宫 is a phono-semantic compound: 宀 (roof) carries the meaning, while 吕 indicates the sound.

Radical: 宀 + 6 more strokes

宫 Pronunciation and Pinyin

gōng

Meanings of 宫 in Chinese

gōng宫

Refers to a grand building, often a residence for emperors or royalty, a palace.

这座宫殿宏伟壮丽。

This palace is grand and magnificent.

In mythology, a dwelling for immortals or divine beings, such as a heavenly palace, dragon palace, or moon palace.

传说中，龙宫里藏着无数奇珍异宝。

In legends, the Dragon Palace holds countless rare treasures.

A term used in the name of a temple, e.g., Yonghegong.

许多游客前往雍和宫祈福。

Many tourists visit Yonghegong to pray for blessings.

Refers to cultural or recreational centers, such as a children's palace or a cultural center.

我们周末去少年宫学习绘画。

We go to the Children's Palace to learn painting on weekends.

In astrology and astronomy, one of the twelve divisions of the ecliptic, each approximately 30 degrees, often associated with a zodiac sign or house.

在占星学中，黄道被划分为十二宫，每宫大约三十度。

In astrology, the ecliptic is divided into twelve houses (or signs), with each house being approximately thirty degrees.

One of the five traditional Chinese musical notes, corresponding to 'do' (1) in the solfege system.

这首曲子的主音是宫。

The main note of this piece is 'gong'.

Refers to the 'uterus' (female reproductive organ).

她的子宫健康状况良好。

Her uterus is in good health.

Common Words and Phrases with 宫

gōng宫chē车

A royal carriage, a carriage used by an emperor or empress.

在盛大的庆典上，宫车被精心地装饰，准备迎接皇帝的乘坐

During the grand celebration, the imperial carriage was meticulously decorated, ready for the emperor's ride.

gōng宫dēng灯

Gongdeng, or Chinese palace lantern, is typically an octagonal or hexagonal lantern featuring silk or glass panels often painted with colorful pictures, and decorated with tassels. It was originally used in imperial palaces.

春节期间，老街上挂满了红色的宫灯，增添了浓厚的节日气氛

During the Spring Festival, the old street was adorned with red palace lanterns, adding a rich festive atmosphere.

gōng宫diàn殿

A grand residence, especially one that is the official home of a king, queen, or other sovereign.

这座宏伟的宫殿拥有精美的雕刻和宽敞的庭院。

This magnificent palace features exquisite carvings and spacious courtyards.

gōng宫diào调

Gongdiao refers to the modes or keys of ancient Chinese music, a system formalized during the Tang Dynasty, such as the 28 modes defined for the pipa.

这出戏的唱腔丰富多样，融合了多种传统宫调，使其听起来韵味十足。

The vocal melodies of this opera are rich and diverse, incorporating various traditional gongdiao, making it sound exceptionally charming.

gōng宫é娥

A maid of honour or female court attendant in an imperial palace.

古老的画卷上，宫娥们身着华丽的服饰，在亭台楼阁间翩翩起舞。

On the ancient scrolls, the palace ladies, dressed in magnificent attire, danced gracefully among the pavilions and towers.

gōng宫guàn观

A Taoist temple; an imperial palace or villa for leisure.

这座历史悠久的宫观，香火鼎盛，吸引着众多信众前来参拜。

This historical Taoist temple, with its flourishing incense offerings, attracts many devotees who come to pay their respects.

gōng宫jìn禁

The imperial palace; also refers to the strict rules and prohibitions within the palace.

宫禁森严，唯有少数心腹侍从能够进出

The imperial inner court was heavily guarded, and only a few trusted attendants were permitted to enter and exit.

gōng宫jǐng颈

Cervix

定期进行宫颈检查对于女性健康至关重要。

Regular cervical examinations are crucial for women's health.

gōng宫nǚ女

A female court attendant in an imperial palace; a palace maid.

小莲自幼入宫，成为一名宫女，每日负责宫殿的清洁和贵人的起居。

From a young age, Xiao Lian entered the palace to become a palace maid, responsible daily for cleaning the palace and attending to the daily lives of the noble ladies.

gōng宫què阙

imperial palace

明月高悬，将宫阙的琉璃瓦照得闪闪发光

The bright moon hung high, illuminating the glazed tiles of the ancient palaces, making them sparkle.

gōng宫shì室

A general term for buildings in ancient times, later specifically referring to royal or imperial palaces.

考古学家在遗址中发现了宏伟的宫室遗迹，显示了古人高超的建筑技艺。

Archaeologists discovered magnificent ruins of ancient palaces at the site, showcasing the superb architectural skills of the ancients.

gōng宫tíng廷

palace or royal court

宫廷里经常举办盛大的宴会和歌舞表演。

Grand banquets and song and dance performances were often held in the royal court.

gōng宫tíng廷zhèng政biàn变

A sudden and often unconstitutional seizure of power, typically within a royal court or the inner circle of a government, by a small group from within the ruling establishment.

历史记载中，很多王朝的衰落都伴随着激烈的宫廷政变。

Historical records show that the decline of many dynasties was accompanied by fierce palace coups.

gōng宫wài外yùn孕

Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube.

她被诊断出患有宫外孕，需要立即进行医疗干预。

She was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and required immediate medical intervention.

gōng宫xíng刑

Gōngxíng was an ancient Chinese punishment involving castration, a brutal form of physical mutilation of the reproductive organs.

对许多人而言，宫刑是比死刑更可怕的惩罚。

For many, castration was a punishment more terrifying than death.

gōng宫yè掖

the imperial palace; the court

晚风拂过宫掖深处，带来隐约的丝竹之声，显得格外静谧。

The evening breeze swept through the deep recesses of the imperial palace, carrying faint sounds of string and wind instruments, rendering the atmosphere exceptionally tranquil.