Definition
丞相 is a historical title from imperial China, referring to the highest-ranking minister under the emperor, roughly equivalent to a prime minister or chancellor. The role was abolished after the Ming dynasty, so modern uses are strictly in historical or literary contexts.
n.
prime minister (in ancient China)chancellor (imperial China)
Examples
- 丞相。Zhūgě Liàng shì Shǔ Hàn zuì yǒumíng de chéng xiàng.Zhuge Liang was the most famous prime minister of Shu Han.
- ，丞相。Zài Qín cháo, chéng xiàng de zhíwèi fēicháng yǒu quán.During the Qin dynasty, the position of chancellor was very powerful.
- 丞相。Lìshǐ shū shàng jìzǎi le zhè wèi chéng xiàng de gōng guò.The history book records the merits and faults of this prime minister.
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