Definition
勋爵 is a term with two distinct cultural contexts. In ancient China, it referred to a noble title granted for meritorious military or civil service, part of the feudal rank system (公侯伯子男). In modern British context, it is the Chinese translation for 'lord', a member of the peerage. The word is formal and historical; you'll encounter it in historical texts, period dramas, or news about the British aristocracy.
n.
(historical Chinese) noble title granted for meritorious service(British) lordpeer
Examples
- 勋爵，。Zhè wèi xūn jué zài zhànchǎng shàng lì le dà gōng, bèi huángdì fēng wéi shìxí juéwèi.This lord performed great deeds on the battlefield and was granted a hereditary title by the emperor.
- 勋爵。Yīngguó shàngyìyuàn yóu xūn jué hé zhǔjiào zǔchéng.The British House of Lords is composed of lords and bishops.
- 勋爵。Tā yīn gòngxiàn tūchū bèi shòuyǔ xūn jué chēnghào.He was awarded the title of lord for his outstanding contributions.
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