most honorable; supreme; emperor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
most honorable; supreme; paramount
formalOften used in formal or literary contexts to describe the highest status or power. Commonly appears in the phrase 至尊无上 (zhì zūn wú shàng).
Zài在
fēng封
jiàn建
shè社
huì会
，
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
quán权
lì力
bèi被
rèn认
wéi为
shì是
zhì至
zūn尊
wú无
shàng上
de的
。
In feudal society, the emperor's power was considered supreme.
Tā他
shì是
zhè这
gè个
lǐng领
yù域
zhì至
zūn尊
de的
quán权
wēi威
，
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
dōu都
zūn尊
jìng敬
tā他
。
He is the supreme authority in this field, respected by everyone.
noun
the Emperor; His Majesty (used in feudal times)
archaicA historical term used during feudal dynasties to address or refer to the emperor. Now primarily found in historical texts, novels, or formal historical discussions.
Qún群
chén臣
cháo朝
bài拜
zhì至
zūn尊
，
sān三
guì跪
jiǔ九
kòu叩
。
The ministers paid homage to the Emperor, performing the three kneelings and nine kowtows.
Zhì至
zūn尊
jià驾
bēng崩
de的
xiāo消
xī息
chuán传
biàn遍
tiān天
xià下
，
bǎi百
xìng姓
tòng痛
kū哭
。
News of the Emperor's death spread throughout the land, and the people wept bitterly.