man4 ning4旻寧旻宁

Jyutpingman4 ning4
Yalemàhn nìhng

Definition

The Daoguang Emperor, the eighth Emperor of the Qing dynasty.

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How it's used

Historical figures are almost exclusively referred to by their temple names or reign titles in casual conversation. Using the personal name Minning is strictly reserved for academic or historical contexts. It sounds highly formal and out of place in everyday speech.

Examples

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Minning was the eighth emperor of the Qing dynasty.
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Do you know that Minning is the Daoguang Emperor?

Common phrases

Daoguang Emperor

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