zuò

祚

Character · Noun

blessing; throne

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

blessing; good fortune; happiness

archaic

Literary/archaic term for divine blessing or good fortune bestowed upon a family or person. Often used in classical texts regarding family prosperity.

Mén门
shuāi衰
zuò祚
bó薄
 。

The family is in decline and blessings are few.

Tiān天
zuò祚
yōu攸
cháng长
 。

The heavenly blessing is enduring and long-lasting.

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Guó国
zuò祚
mián绵
cháng长
 。

The fortune of the state endures continuously.

2.

noun

throne; reign; imperial position

archaic

Refers specifically to the position or throne of a monarch, emperor, or sovereign. Used in formal historical and classical contexts.

Jiàn践
zuò祚
 。

To ascend the throne.

dì帝
zuò祚

the imperial throne

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Xīn新
jūn君
jí即
wèi位
 ，
zuò祚
jī基
yǒng永
gù固
 。

The new sovereign has ascended the throne, and the foundation of the reign will be secure forever.