圣旨 (shèng zhǐ) — imperial edict, imperial decree (from the emperor)
Definition
A formal written order from the emperor — literally 'sage's intent' (旨 = intent/will). Today used mainly in period dramas and historical writing, not for modern documents.
noun
imperial edictimperial decree (from the emperor)
Measure word · 道
Examples
- 圣旨。Zhè dào shèng zhǐ yāo qiú suǒ yǒu guān yuán lì jí zhí xíng.This imperial edict requires all officials to execute it immediately.
- 圣旨。Tài jian zài cháo táng shàng xuān dú le huáng dì de shèng zhǐ.The eunuch read the emperor's imperial edict in the court.
- 圣旨。Gǔ zhuāng jù lǐ jīng cháng néng kàn dào huáng dì xià dá shèng zhǐ de chǎng jǐng.In period dramas, you often see scenes of the emperor issuing an imperial edict.
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