death of an emperor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to pass away (of an emperor or monarch); to die (imperial euphemism)
archaicA formal, archaic euphemism used exclusively for the death of an emperor or king. Literally 'the delayed chariot', suggesting the ruler's carriage will not arrive.
Xiān先
dì帝
yàn晏
jià驾
，
tài太
zǐ子
suí遂
jí即
wèi位
。
The late emperor passed away, and the crown prince then ascended the throne.
Ruò若
bì陛
xià下
yī一
dàn旦
yàn晏
jià驾
，
shè社
jì稷
dāng当
tuō托
fù付
yú于
shuí谁
？
If Your Majesty should one day pass away, to whom should the state be entrusted?
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Shǐ史
shū书
zǎi载
，
Wén文
dì帝
yàn晏
jià驾
yú于
Wèi未
yāng央
gōng宫
。
Historical records state that Emperor Wen passed away at Weiyang Palace.