dai3 wai6帝位
Jyutpingdai3 wai6
Yaledai waih
Definition
The throne; the power and status of an emperor.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the position of an emperor in a historical or fictional context. It carries a formal and slightly dramatic tone, often appearing in period dramas or historical discussions rather than everyday conversation. It is almost exclusively used when discussing dynastic power struggles.
Examples
Many people fought for the imperial throne back then.
Related words
Common phrases
to fight for the imperial throne
to inherit the imperial throne
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
