天子 (tiān zǐ) — emperor (historical title); Son of Heaven (title for the Chinese emperor)

Definition

Examples

• 古代天子自称“朕”，拥有至高无上的权力。
  Gǔ dài tiān zǐ zì chēng "zhèn", yōng yǒu zhì gāo wú shàng de quán lì.
  In ancient times, the Son of Heaven called himself 'zhen' and possessed supreme power.
• 天子的诏令一经颁布，全国都要遵守。
  tiān zǐ De zhào lìng yì jīng bān bù, quán guó dōu yào zūn shǒu.
  Once the Son of Heaven's edict was issued, the whole country had to obey it.
• 历代天子都重视祭祀天地，以祈求国泰民安。
  Lì dài tiān zǐ dōu zhòng shì jì sì tiān dì, yǐ qí qiú guó tài mín ān.
  Successive Sons of Heaven attached great importance to sacrificing to heaven and earth, praying for national peace and the people's well-being.