皇帝

huáng dì

HSK 6

Meaning

emperor

Definition

君主制的国家最高统治者。

The supreme ruler of a monarchy.

Usage

通常指中国历史上的帝王，也可泛指其他国家的君主。

Usually refers to the emperor in Chinese history, and can also refer to monarchs of other countries.

Examples

1 秦始皇是中国历史上第一个皇帝。 (Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor in Chinese history.)
2 皇帝在宫殿里接见外国使节。 (The emperor received foreign envoys in the palace.)
3 古代皇帝拥有至高无上的权力。 (Ancient emperors had absolute power.)
4 这部电影讲述了一位皇帝的一生。 (This film tells the life of an emperor.)
5 皇帝下诏书，宣布大赦天下。 (The emperor issued an edict, announcing a general amnesty.)

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