juk6 dai3玉帝
Jyutpingjuk6 dai3
Yaleyuhk dai
Definition
The Jade Emperor, the supreme deity in Chinese traditional religion.
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How it's used
Refers to the supreme deity in Chinese folk religion and Taoism. It is commonly used in idiomatic expressions to describe someone who acts as if they are in charge of everything or expects others to serve them. The full title 玉皇大帝 is more formal, while this shortened version is used in casual storytelling or when mocking someone's arrogance.
Examples
I heard the Jade Emperor really likes eating this.
Related words
Common phrases
the decree of the Jade Emperor
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 皇帝, which refers to a human emperor of China. Using 玉帝 to refer to a historical human ruler is factually incorrect as it specifically denotes a celestial deity.
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