武则天

武則天

Wǔ Zétiān

proper 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

HSK 6

武则天是中国历史上唯一的女皇帝。

Wǔ Zétiān shì Zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng wéiyī de nǚhuáng dì.

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