Definitions
(noun)
king; monarch
(adjective)
greatest; strongest of its type
Etymology
Pictograph of an axe head, used as a symbol of the king's military authority.
About
The character 王, signifying a king or monarch, is structurally defined by three horizontal lines connected by a single vertical stroke, a configuration that has remained largely unchanged throughout its history. Etymologically, it is often associated with representations of authority, potentially deriving from a stylized depiction of an axe head, an instrument symbolizing power and command in early societal contexts. Originally designating a supreme ruler, its semantic scope expanded over time to encompass notions of supremacy and excellence, thereby facilitating its use in compound terms where it denotes foremost quality or dominance. The consistent visual form, with its horizontal elements sometimes interpreted as representing various realms united by the central vertical line, underscores the character's enduring conceptual link to centrality and governance.
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他是一个国王。
王子很英俊。
女王住在王宫里。
王后喜欢美丽的花。
国王宣布了一个新法律。
王子去王国各地旅行。
王牌球员在比赛中得分。
国王和王后一起治理着繁荣的王国。