王室 (wáng shì) — royal family; royal court
Definition
Literally 'king's clan': refers to both the royal FAMILY (members by blood) and the royal COURT (the institution and its household). Distinguish from 皇家, which leans toward the family and ceremonial side.
noun
royal familyroyal court
Examples
- 王室。wáng shì Chéng yuán chū xí le jīn tiān de huó dòng.Members of the royal family attended today's event.
- 王室。Zhè zuò chéng bǎo shì gǔ dài wáng shì de zhù suǒ.This castle was the residence of the ancient royal court.
- 王室。Guān yú wáng shì de xīn wén zǒng shì hěn shòu guān zhù.News about the royal family always attracts a lot of attention.
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