tài
suì

technical
archaic
noun

Meaning of 太岁

太岁 means ancient hypothetical star corresponding to Jupiter; used in traditional calendar systems; deity of the year; god believed to reside on earth corresponding to Jupiter's position. Pronounced tài suì.

  • ancient hypothetical star corresponding to Jupiter; used in traditional calendar systems
  • deity of the year; god believed to reside on earth corresponding to Jupiter's position
  • (derogatory) local tyrant; despot; bully

Definitions & Examples

dài
Zhōng
guó
rén
yòng
tài
suì
lái
nián
 
shí
èr
nián
wéi
zhōu
 

Ancient Chinese used Tai Sui to mark years, with twelve years forming one cycle.

Tài
suì
xīng
xiāng
yìng
ér
xíng
 
suǒ
yòu
chēng
tài
yīn
 

Tai Sui moves in correspondence with Jupiter, so it is also called Taiyin.