how did it get its name?
The common English name "Forbidden City" is a translation of the Chinese name "Zijin Cheng", which s a name with significance on many levels. "Zi", or "Purple", refers to the North Star, which in ancient China was called the "Ziwei" Star, and in traditional Chinese astrology was the heavenly abode of the Celestial Emperor.
Forbidden City
The common English name "Forbidden City" is a translation of the Chinese name "Zijin Cheng" (). The name "Zijin Cheng" first formally appeared in 1576. Another English name of similar origin is "Forbidden Palace".

The name ""Zijin Cheng"" is a name with significance on many levels. "Zi", or "Purple", refers to the North Star, which in ancient China was called the "Ziwei" Star, and in traditional Chinese astrology was the heavenly abode of the Celestial Emperor. 
where did the emperor live in ancient china The Forbidden City. wen was it constructed? 1406.
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Forbidden City [SEP] Name
The common English name "Forbidden City" is a translation of the Chinese name "Zijin Cheng" (). The name "Zijin Cheng" first formally appeared in 1576. Another English name of similar origin is "Forbidden Palace". The name ""Zijin Cheng"" is a name with significance on many levels. "Zi", or "Purple", refers to the North Star, which in ancient China was called the "Ziwei" Star, and in traditional Chinese astrology was the heavenly abode of the Celestial Emperor. The surrounding celestial region, the Ziwei Enclosure (), was the realm of the Celestial Emperor and his family. The Forbidden City, as the residence of the terrestrial emperor, was its earthly counterpart.