bì

跸

Character · Verb · NounTraditional蹕

clear the way for an emperor; imperial carriage

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to clear the way for an imperial procession; to prohibit passage

archaic

Historical term used specifically for the emperor or high nobility. Often appears in classical texts and formal historical writings.

Shèng圣
jià驾
jiāng将
zhì至
 ，
lì立
kè刻
jǐng警
bì跸
 。

The imperial carriage is approaching; clear the way immediately.

Suǒ所
guò过
zhī之
chù处
 ，
jiē皆
lìng令
bì跸
zhǐ止
xíng行
rén人
 。

Wherever they passed, pedestrians were ordered to stop and clear the way.

2.

noun

matters related to an emperor's movements; imperial travel

archaic

Refers broadly to events, ceremonies, or locations associated with the emperor's travel and temporary residence.

Cǐ此
cì次
zhù驻
bì跸
yú于
xíng行
gōng宫
 ，
wéi为
qī期
sān三
yuè月
 。

This time, the emperor is staying at the temporary palace for three months.

Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
xiáng详
xì细
jì记
zǎi载
le了
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
xún巡
xìng幸
bì跸
wù务
 。

Ancient texts record in detail the affairs of the emperor's inspection tours.