emperor; sovereign; monarch
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Meanings
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emperor; sovereign ruler in a feudal monarchy
formalThe supreme title for a male ruler in imperial China. The term '皇帝' (Huángdì) was first adopted by Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor, to distinguish his unified rule from the previous '王' (kings). It connotes absolute authority under the Mandate of Heaven.
Qín秦
Shǐ始
Huáng皇
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
de的
dì第
yī一
wèi位
huáng皇
dì帝
。
Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor in Chinese history.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
quán权
lì力
shì是
zhì至
gāo高
wú无
shàng上
de的
。
In ancient times, the emperor's power was supreme.
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Zhè这
wèi位
huáng皇
dì帝
zài在
wèi位
qī期
jiān间
guó国
jiā家
fēi非
cháng常
fán繁
róng荣
。
The country was very prosperous during this emperor's reign.
Xǔ许
duō多
lì历
shǐ史
gù故
shi事
dōu都
wéi围
rào绕
zhe着
zhù著
míng名
de的
huáng皇
dì帝
zhǎn展
kāi开
。
Many historical stories revolve around famous emperors.
Huáng皇
dì帝
de的
zhào诏
lìng令
bì必
xū须
dé得
dào到
zhí执
xíng行
。
The emperor's edicts must be carried out.