陛下
bìxiàTraditional: 陛下
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Translation
Your Majesty, His or Her Majesty
Word origin
A compound of 陛 (bì, the steps to the throne) and 下 (xià, below). Courtiers addressed the ruler indirectly via the attendants at the foot of the steps, and the term became the honorific for a monarch.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 陛 (bì, palace steps) + 下 (xià, below)
Stroke order
陛
下
Examples
，。
Your Majesty, please hear me out.
驾。
His Majesty the King has arrived.
臣。
The ministers bowed to His Majesty.
。
His Majesty issued a new order.
。
Her Majesty the Queen gave a speech today.
陛下 (bì xià) means Your Majesty. It is the formal term of address for a king, queen or emperor.
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