陛下 (bì xià) — (honorific pronoun, historical) Your Majesty / His/Her Majesty (used for an emperor)
Definition
Honorific pronoun historically used to address an emperor directly — like 'Your Majesty' in English. It is a fixed, formal title, not a general word for rulers.
pronoun
(honorific pronoun, historical) Your Majesty / His/Her Majesty (used for an emperor)
Examples
- 陛下，。bì xià, Chén yǒu shì qǐ zòu.Your Majesty, I have a matter to report.
- 陛下。bì xià Xià lìng kāi cāng fàng liáng.His Majesty ordered the granaries opened to distribute grain.
- 陛下！bì xià Wàn suì wàn suì wàn wàn suì!Long live His Majesty!
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