皇帝 huángdì emperor
How to remember 皇帝: 皇 royal + 帝 supreme ruler = emperor.
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How it is used
- Emperor - the supreme monarch - 古代的皇帝 (gǔdài de huángdì) the emperors of old.
- Specifically the top title (emperor), above 国王 (guówáng, king); the female counterpart-ruler is 女皇 (nǚhuáng), an empress-consort is 皇后 (huánghòu).
- History and historical-drama register.
Example sentences
- 公主向皇帝请求饶恕。 Gōngzhǔ xiàng huángdì qǐngqiú ráoshù.The princess begged forgiveness from the emperor.