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    Referring to an emperor with 皇帝 (huángdì)

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    Explanation

    The noun 皇帝 (huángdì) means "emperor," the supreme ruler of an empire. It was the title used by Chinese monarchs from the Qin dynasty onward. For example, 中国的皇帝 means "the emperor of China."

    Examples

    • 中国古代的皇帝拥有至高无上的权力。

      zhōngguó gǔdài de huángdì yōngyǒu zhìgāowúshàng de quánlì.

      Emperors in ancient China held supreme power.

    • 这位皇帝在位期间修建了很多宫殿。

      zhè wèi huángdì zài wèi qījiān xiūjiàn le hěn duō gōngdiàn.

      This emperor built many palaces during his reign.

    • 历史上有不少皇帝是很年轻就登基的。

      lìshǐ shàng yǒu bù shǎo huángdì shì hěn niánqīng jiù dēngjī de.

      In history, quite a few emperors ascended the throne at a very young age.

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