Definition
天皇 (Tiān huáng) refers specifically to the Emperor of Japan (Tennō), a hereditary monarch who has served as a ceremonial figurehead since the post-war constitution. The word does not mean 'king of heaven' in the generic sense; it is a proper noun tied to Japanese history and culture. You encounter it in news, history, and political contexts about Japan.
n.
Emperor of Japan (the Tennō)
Examples
- 天皇。Rìběn Tiān huáng shì guójiā de xiàngzhēng.The Japanese Emperor is a symbol of the nation.
- 天皇。Xiànrèn Tiān huáng shì yí wèi shòu rén zūnjìng de lǎorén.The current Emperor is a respected elderly man.
- 天皇。Lìshǐ kè shang wǒmen xuéxí le Tiān huáng zhìdù de yǎnbiàn.In history class we studied the evolution of the imperial system.
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