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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary - Forbidden City

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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary
closed
closed
[Adjective]

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

Ex: He found a closed shop and had to look for another place to buy groceries. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

more than what is typical or usual, often indicating extra importance or attention

Ex: The manager requested special effort to ensure the project was completed ahead of schedule. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: The rainfall was over 20 inches during the storm. 
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: There were about 20 people at the party. 
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moat
moat
[noun]

a wide and deep hole, often filled with water, that is dug around a castle and used as an extra protection against attack of enemies

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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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garden
garden
[noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden. 
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hall
hall
[noun]

a large room for gatherings or entertainment

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treasure
treasure
[noun]

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

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colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures. 
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roof
roof
[noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity. 
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curved
curved
[Adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

Ex: The road followed a curved path through the mountains, offering stunning views around each bend. 
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pretty
pretty
[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

(of a building) to remain upright and structurally sound

Ex: This building method has helped the city stay standing even during earthquakes. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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lucky
lucky
[Adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: He felt lucky to have seen a shooting star. 
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palace
palace
[noun]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

Ex: The royal palace gleamed in the sunlight, its marble facade adorned with intricate carvings and gilded accents. 
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Beijing
Beijing
[noun]

the capital and second most crowded city of China, in which famous historic sites such as the Great Wall of China are located

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China
China
[noun]

the biggest country in East Asia

Ex: China is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks, such as the Great Wall. 
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Chinese
Chinese
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of China

Ex: She studied Chinese history during her semester abroad in Beijing. 
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emperor
emperor
[noun]

a male king that rules an empire

Ex: The emperor commanded his vast army to expand the empire's borders. 
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almost
almost
[Adverb]

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

Ex: She almost missed the bus but managed to catch it just in time. 
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