九五 (jiǔ wǔ) — (noun) the imperial throne; supreme imperial power (from the I Ching hexagram); (noun, historical) the number combination 9-5, representing the emperor's authority
Definition
Historical term for 'the imperial throne / supreme imperial power' — from the I Ching hexagram 九五 (line 5 of hexagram 9, the most auspicious line), symbolizing the emperor's authority.
noun
the imperial thronesupreme imperial power (from the I Ching hexagram)
numeral
(noun, historical) the number combination 9-5representing the emperor's authority
Examples
- 九五。Gǔ dài huáng dì bèi chēng wéi jiǔ wǔ zhī zūn.Ancient emperors were called the supreme status of the nine-five.
- 九五。Zhè ge gù shi jiǎng de shì jiǔ wǔ zhì zūn de lái lì.This story tells the origin of the supreme imperial power.
- 九五。Pǔ tōng rén bù gǎn yì lùn jiǔ wǔ zhī wèi.Common people did not dare discuss the position of the imperial throne.
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