Definitions
(noun)
emperor
(adjective)
imperial; royal
Etymology
Depicts a decorative crown above 王 (king).
About
The character "皇" has an origin that conveys a sense of luminosity and grandeur, initially used as a descriptive adjective meaning "magnificent" or "resplendent" before becoming a royal title. Its traditional form is composed of two elements: the top component "白", which here likely represents not the color white but a depiction of a radiant light or a ceremonial headdress, placed above the component "王" meaning "king" or "sovereign". This structure visually suggests a king crowned with brilliance, an exalted ruler. Over centuries, its application narrowed from a general term of praise to become the definitive title for the supreme monarch, the "huángdì" or emperor, cementing its exclusive association with supreme and divinely-sanctioned imperial authority in Chinese political culture.
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这位皇帝很仁慈。
皇宫非常宏伟。
她戴着一顶皇冠。
这是皇家花园。
皇后正在参加庆典。
皇族成员住在城堡里。
在古代，皇权至高无上。
他继承了父亲的皇位，成为新皇帝。