诰
to tell; admonitory essay; imperial command
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to tell; to inform (used from superior to inferior)
literaryLiterary and formal usage, typically describing communication from a higher authority to a lower one in historical contexts.
The emperor issued an edict informing the common people.
The general admonished his subordinates to strictly observe military discipline.
noun
ancient admonitory essay; cautionary writing
archaicRefers to a specific literary genre in ancient China, particularly during the Zhou dynasty, used to warn or instruct.
The *Book of Documents* contains writings of admonitory proclamations.
Ancient people wrote admonitory essays to warn their descendants.
noun
imperial command; edict (from emperor to officials)
archaicSpecifically refers to imperial commands or grants of titles in feudal China, often used in compounds like 诰封 and 诰命.
She was once conferred the title of First-Rank Lady by imperial decree.
This is an imperial edict from His Majesty and must not be disobeyed.
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My late father was posthumously granted the title of Grand Master of Splendid Happiness by imperial decree.