Palanquin Meaning in English

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Definition

A palanquin is a covered couch or chair carried on poles by several people, used in some Asian and historical cultures to transport important people in comfort.

Usage & Nuances

Used in historical or cultural contexts, often in reference to Asia (especially India and China). More formal or literary. Sometimes appears in travel literature or historical novels.

• Spanish: palanquín - litera
• Portuguese (BR): palanquim - liteira
• Portuguese (PT): palanquim - liteira
• Chinese (Simplified): 轿子 - 轎子
• Chinese (Traditional): 轎子 - 轎
• Hindi: पालकी
• Arabic: محفة - هودج
• Bengali: পালকি - পালঙ্কি
• Russian: паланквин - носилки (исторические)
• Japanese: 輿（こし）- パランキン
• Vietnamese: kiệu
• Korean: 가마
• Turkish: tören sedyesi - palankin
• Urdu: پالکی
• Indonesian: usungan - tandu (berkubah/tradisional)

Example Sentences

The queen rode in a palanquin through the city streets.

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Four men carried the palanquin with care.

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In ancient times, rich people traveled in a palanquin.

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The bride arrived at the wedding in an ornate palanquin decorated with flowers.

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It’s rare to see a palanquin nowadays, except during cultural festivals.

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People used to compete to carry the royal palanquin during big celebrations.

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