帝王

dìwáng

noun #14,895

Meanings

1 emperor; monarch; sovereign

Characters

emperor; supreme ruler

Examples

古代帝王拥有至高无上的权力。

Gǔdài dìwáng yōngyǒu zhìgāowúshàng de quánlì.

Ancient emperors held supreme power.

这座陵墓是一位帝王的安葬之处。

Zhè zuò língmù shì yī wèi dìwáng de ānzàng zhī chù.

This tomb is the burial place of a monarch.

Tips

history

帝 originally referred to the supreme deity, then to the emperor (始皇帝). 王 referred to kings of smaller states. Together, 帝王 is a general term for any supreme ruler in Chinese history.

Stroke Order

帝 dì

王 wáng