帝王

dìwáng

noun #14,895

Meanings

1 emperor; monarch; sovereign

Characters

emperor; supreme ruler

Examples

HSK 6

古代帝王拥有至高无上的权力。

Gǔdài dìwáng yōngyǒu zhìgāo-wúshàng de quánlì.

Ancient emperors held supreme power.

HSK 7-9

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