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皇室

huáng shì
个 gè
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. royal family
  2. 2. member of the royal family

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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平民
píng mín

ordinary people

commoner, opposite of royalty

Related words

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皇家
huáng jiā

royal

adjective form, as in 'royal palace'
朝廷
cháo tíng

court

imperial court, the government under the emperor

Synonyms

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王室
wáng shì

royal family

both refer to the family of a king or emperor

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 皇室 (royal family) with 王室 (wángshì, royal family of a king); 皇室 often refers specifically to an imperial family, while 王室 can refer to a king's family.

Formality

皇室 is neutral; use 皇家 (huángjiā) as an adjective meaning 'royal' (e.g., 皇家宫殿).

Example Sentences

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英国 皇室 很受关注。
The British royal family attracts much attention.

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Child Words of 皇室

室
shì

room