Forbidden City (Noun)
Meaning 1
The sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A walled section of Beijing that encloses the palace that was formerly the residence of the emperor of China.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world, covering an area of over 7 million square feet.
- As the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City was the center of state power for nearly 500 years.
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, the Forbidden City is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.
- Its construction took over 14 years to complete, involving thousands of laborers and artisans in the early 15th century.
- After the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912, the Forbidden City became a museum, with parts of the complex opening to the public in 1925.