What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chinese dynasty finished in royal house (7)" mean?

The definition is "house". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAN (synonym="Chinese") + OVER (synonym="finished") = HANOVER; definition: "royal house" The answer is Hanover.

Chinese dynasty finished in royal house (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3028 | 24 Across | 2019-11-03 flower

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