千岁 (qiān suì) — a thousand years (often figuratively meaning a very long time or long life); (historical) Your Highness / Her Highness (a title for imperial family members other than the emperor)
Definition
A 'thousand years,' used historically as a court title like 'Your Highness' for imperial family below the emperor. In modern usage it survives mostly as a poetic way to mean a very long life or long span of time.
noun
a thousand years (often figuratively meaning a very long time or long life)(historical) Your Highness / Her Highness (a title for imperial family members other than the emperor)
Examples
- 千岁。Zhè zuò gǔ tǎ yǐ jīng yǒu qiān suì de lì shǐ le.This ancient pagoda already has a history of a thousand years.
- ，千岁。Zài gǔ dài, qiān suì shì duì huáng shì chéng yuán de zūn chēng.In ancient times, 'Thousands of Years' was a respectful title for imperial family members.
- 千岁。Cháo tíng shàng xià qí hū qiān suì.The entire court shouted 'Thousands of Years' together.
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