Definition
帝 is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as an independent word. You'll find it as a morpheme in compounds related to supreme rulers (皇帝 'emperor'), deities (上帝 'God'), and imperial concepts (帝国 'empire', 帝国主义 'imperialism'). Its meaning shifts depending on the compound, so learning it in context is essential.
b.f.
(bound form) emperor(bound form) goddeity(bound form) imperial (as in empire)
Examples
- 。Zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng yǒu hěnduō huáng dì.There were many emperors in Chinese history.
- 帝。Tā měitiān xiàng shàng dì qídǎo.He prays to God every day.
- 。Luómǎ dì guó céngjīng fēicháng qiángdà.The Roman Empire was once very powerful.
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