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寡人

guǎrén

Description

“寡人”是古代中国国王或皇帝自己称呼自己的词,意思有点像“我”。

"寡人" is a term ancient Chinese kings or emperors used to refer to themselves, similar to "I."

现在人们不用这个词说话,但在历史书和古装电视剧里常常听到。

People don't use "寡人" in daily speech now, but it is often heard in history books and period dramas.

Meanings

寡人guǎrén

I, me (used by ancient kings and rulers)

国王说:“寡人今天很高兴。”

The king said, 'I am very happy today.'

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Notes

  • Etymology

    literally 寡 (few, lacking) + 人 (person), a humble self-reference meaning 'one of little virtue'.

  • Nuance

    archaic royal 'I'; 朕 is similar but used by emperors, 寡人 by kings/lords.

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