Definition
千岁 literally means 'a thousand years' and was used in imperial China as a respectful title for princes, empresses, and other imperial family members (the emperor himself was called 万岁). It can also be used figuratively to mean a very long time or as a blessing for long life.
n.
a thousand years (often figuratively meaning a very long time or long life)(historical) Your Highness / Her Highness (a title for imperial family members other than the emperor)
Examples
- 千岁。Zhè zuò gǔ tǎ yǐjīng yǒu qiān suì de lìshǐ le.This ancient pagoda already has a history of a thousand years.
- ，千岁。Zài gǔdài, qiān suì shì duì huángshì chéngyuán de zūnchēng.In ancient times, 'Thousands of Years' was a respectful title for imperial family members.
- 千岁。Cháotíng shàngxià qí hū qiān suì.The entire court shouted 'Thousands of Years' together.
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