Your Majesty; the reigning emperor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
Your Majesty; the reigning emperor (in feudal China)
archaicA respectful and honorific form of address for the emperor in feudal China. Now used primarily in historical contexts, classical novels, period dramas, or formal historical writing.
Shèng圣
shàng上
jià驾
dào到
，
bǎi百
guān官
guì跪
yíng迎
。
His Majesty has arrived; all officials kneel to welcome him.
Chén臣
yǒu有
běn本
zòu奏
，
qǐng请
shèng圣
shàng上
míng明
chá察
。
Your servant has a memorial to present, requesting Your Majesty's clear investigation.
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Shèng圣
shàng上
lóng龙
tǐ体
ān安
kāng康
，
nǎi乃
tiān天
xià下
wàn万
mín民
zhī之
fú福
。
His Majesty's dragon body is safe and well, which is the fortune of all people under heaven.