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The word 皇后 (huánghòu), meaning "empress", is formed conceptually by combining two sovereign characters: 皇 (huáng), meaning "emperor" or "imperial", directly modifies 后 (hòu), an ancient term for "sovereign" or "ruler" that later specialized to mean the principal wife of a ruler. Thus, the term literally and historically signifies the "imperial sovereign" or the "female ruler beside the emperor", constructing the title through a direct relationship of rank and consort status within the imperial hierarchy.

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这位皇后非常美丽。

Zhè wèi huánghòu fēicháng měilì.

This queen is very beautiful.

美丽的皇后住在巨大的皇宫里。

Měilì de huánghòu zhù zài jùdà de huánggōng lǐ.

The beautiful queen lives in a huge palace.

在故事里，邪恶的皇后嫉妒白雪公主。

Zài gùshì lǐ, xié'è de huánghòu jídù Báixuě Gōngzhǔ.

In the story, the evil queen is jealous of Snow White.

根据历史记载，那位皇后以其智慧与仁慈闻名。

Gēnjù lìshǐ jìzǎi, nà wèi huánghòu yǐ qí zhìhuì yǔ réncí wénmíng.

According to historical records, that queen was famous for her wisdom and kindness.

加冕典礼上，新继位的皇后向欢呼的民众优雅地挥手。

Jiāmiǎn diǎnlǐ shàng, xīn jìwèi de huánghòu xiàng huānhū de mínzhòng yōuyǎ de huīshǒu.

At the coronation ceremony, the newly ascended queen waved gracefully to the cheering crowds.

Word Definition - 皇后

huáng hòu empress; imperial consort

Individual Character Details

皇 huáng, huáng
后 hòu, hòu, hòu