imperial decree; unchangeable words
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
precious words spoken by the emperor; authoritative statement that cannot be changed
formalOriginally referred to the emperor's words in feudal society, implying supreme authority. Now used metaphorically for any solemn promise or statement that is considered final and irreversible. Often carries a slightly formal or ironic tone.
Tā他
shuō说
chū出
de的
huà话
jiù就
shì是
jīn金
kǒu口
yù玉
yán言
，
cóng从
bù不
fǎn反
huǐ悔
。
His words are like an imperial decree; he never goes back on them.
Lǎo老
bǎn板
zài在
gōng公
sī司
lǐ里
de的
huà话
jiù就
shì是
jīn金
kǒu口
yù玉
yán言
，
méi没
rén人
gǎn敢
fǎn反
duì对
。
The boss's words are law within the company; no one dares to oppose them.
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Bié别
bǎ把
tā他
de的
huà话
dāng当
chéng成
jīn金
kǒu口
yù玉
yán言
，
tā他
jīng经
cháng常
gǎi改
biàn变
zhǔ主
yi意
。
Don't take his words as gospel; he changes his mind frequently.
Zhè这
shì是
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
jīn金
kǒu口
yù玉
yán言
，
shéi谁
gǎn敢
bù不
cóng从
？
These are the emperor's sacred words; who dares disobey?