殿下

diànxià

noun #2,814

Meanings

Diànxià, qǐng nín guòmù.

Your Highness, please have a look.

Wángzǐ diànxià lái le.

His Royal Highness the prince has arrived.

culture

殿下 literally means 'below the palace hall' — one addresses royalty indirectly by referring to the space below their throne, out of respect.

usage

Used for princes, princesses, and similar royalty. For emperors and kings, use 陛下 (bìxià) instead.

殿 diàn

下 xià