殿下

diànxià

noun #2,814

Meanings

HSK 6

王子殿下来了。

Wángzǐ diànxià lái le.

His Royal Highness the prince has arrived.

HSK 7-9

殿下，请您过目。

Diànxià, qǐngnín guòmù.

Your Highness, please have a look.

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 instead.

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