殿
diàn · hall💡 How to pronounce
d → like the 'd' in 'dog'. iàn → like 'yen' with a falling tone.
📖 The Story
殿 is a hall — a large, important building within a palace or temple. In the Forbidden City, the most important halls are where the emperor held court, conducted ceremonies, and received visitors. The character shows a building (土) with a person (共) — a place where people gather.
🎬 In Culture Today
The Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿) in the Forbidden City is the largest wooden structure in China. It's where emperors were crowned and celebrated their birthdays. The phrase '宫殿' (gōng diàn) means 'palace hall' — the seat of power.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
宫殿很大。
The palace hall is very large.
太和殿在北京。
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is in Beijing.