宝座 (bǎo zuò) — throne
Definition
Literally 'treasure seat' — the throne of a monarch or supreme ruler. Figuratively, it can mean the top position in any field (e.g., the 'throne' of an industry).
noun
throne
Measure word · 座
Examples
- 宝座。Guó wáng zuò zài jīn sè de bǎo zuò shàng.The king sat on the golden throne.
- 宝座。Zhè jiā gōng sī yì zhí zài zhēng duó háng yè de bǎo zuò.This company has been vying for the throne of the industry.
- ，宝座。Zài lì shǐ jù zhōng, bǎo zuò xiàng zhēng zhe zhì gāo wú shàng de quán lì.In historical dramas, the throne symbolizes supreme power.
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