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太后
tàihòu
Description
太后是皇帝的母亲。
The 太后 is the emperor's mother.
在中国古代的故事里，我们常常听到太后这个词。
In ancient Chinese stories, we often hear the word 太后.
Meanings
太后tàihòu
empress dowager; the emperor's mother
皇帝每天去看太后。
The emperor visits the empress dowager every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
太 (great, supreme) + 后 (queen/empress), literally the senior empress.
- Nuance
refers specifically to a reigning emperor's mother, common in historical dramas.
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