武则天

武則天

Wǔzétiān

noun

Meanings

1 Wu Zetian (only female emperor in Chinese history)

Characters

martial; military

rule; standard; law

Literally 'martial rule of heaven' or 'heavenly standard of martiality' — reflecting her powerful and unconventional reign.

Examples

武则天是中国历史上唯一的女皇帝。

Wǔzétiān shì Zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng wéiyī de nǚhuángdì.

Wu Zetian was the only female emperor in Chinese history.

Tips

history

Wu Zetian originally entered the imperial court as a concubine of Emperor Taizong, and later married his son, Emperor Gaozong, eventually seizing power herself.

Stroke Order

武 wǔ

则 zé

天 tiān