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" originated as a pictograph for an axe head, a symbol of executive power and military command in early societal structures. Its modern form, consistent in both simplified and traditional systems, is constructed from three horizontal strokes crossed by a central vertical stroke, a configuration that later inspired a folk etymology misinterpreting it as a combination of "一" (one) and "土" (earth). Initially denoting a sovereign ruler or king, the term's application broadened over time to represent the concept of royalty and dominion, and it subsequently entered common usage as a frequent surname.
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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。