粵

天tin1子zi2

tin1 zi2tiān zǐ

English

  1. the (rightful) emperor
  2. Chinese emperor; divine ruler of the world; literally: son of Heaven
  3. "Son of Heaven" (traditional English translation)

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 古代中國天下共主;被視為上天嘅代表,天命所歸,得以統治人民(量詞:名/位/個)

Examples

  • 要经历三段感情才能遇到真命天子。

    You'll have three relationships before you meet your true soulmate.

    Tatoeba · grahambond CC BY

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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