imperial carriage; emperor (by metonymy)
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
imperial carriage; imperial procession
literarySpecifically refers to the carriage and entourage of a Chinese emperor. Used in historical and literary contexts.
Tiān天
zǐ子
chū出
xún巡
，
luán銮
jià驾
wēi威
yán严
。
When the Son of Heaven toured, the imperial procession was majestic.
Gōng宫
mén门
wài外
yǐ已
bèi备
hǎo好
luán銮
jià驾
。
The imperial carriage was already prepared outside the palace gate.
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Wén文
wǔ武
bǎi百
guān官
zài在
lù路
biān边
guì跪
yíng迎
luán銮
jià驾
。
All civil and military officials knelt by the roadside to welcome the imperial procession.
noun
emperor; imperial personage (by metonymy)
literaryA literary and respectful way to refer to the emperor himself, using the symbol of his carriage.
Cǐ此
shì事
guān关
xì系
zhòng重
dà大
，
xū需
zòu奏
qǐng请
luán銮
jià驾
。
This matter is of great importance and must be reported to the Emperor for approval.
Gōng恭
qǐng请
luán銮
jià驾
qǐ启
chéng程
。
We respectfully request Your Majesty to commence the journey.