摄政王 (shè zhèng wáng) — prince regent
Definition
A prince regent is a royal family member who governs on behalf of a monarch who is absent, underage, or unfit to rule. The title combines 摄 (act as regent) with 王 (prince/royal).
noun
prince regent
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 摄政王，。Zhè wèi shè zhèng wáng shì huáng dì de shū shu, zài tā nián yòu shí dài lǐ cháo zhèng.This prince regent was the emperor's uncle, acting as regent when the emperor was young.
- 摄政王，。Lì shǐ shàng yǒu hěn duō shè zhèng wáng de gù shi, tā men wǎng wǎng zhǎng wò dà quán.In history, there are many stories of prince regents; they often held great power.
- 摄政王。Zhè wèi shè zhèng wáng zài wèi qī jiān tuī xíng le xǔ duō gǎi gé.This prince regent carried out many reforms during his regency.
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