封号 (fēng háo) — traditional title conferred by an emperor

Definition

A title bestowed by a Chinese emperor on a subject (often a relative or meritorious official), distinct from official bureaucratic post (官职) or reign title (年号).

noun

traditional title conferred by an emperor

Examples

封号。
Tā zài táng cháo bèi cì yǔ le yí gè fēng háo.
He was granted a title by the emperor in the Tang Dynasty.
封号。
Zhè ge fēng háo shì huáng dì qīn zì shòu yǔ de.
This title was personally conferred by the emperor.
封号。
Gǔ dài zhǐ yǒu gōng chén cái néng huò dé fēng háo.
In ancient times, only meritorious officials could receive such titles.

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