瞾 (zhào) - Zhao — a character created by Empress Wu

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zhào ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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瞾 · zhào

Zhao — a character created by Empress Wu Zetian for her own name, symbolizing the sun and moon shining over the heavens, representing supreme power and enlightenment.

Zhao — a character created by Empress Wu

Usage highlights

Wu Zetian's nameSun and moon in the skyImperial powerFemale emperorTang dynastyChinese empress

Synonyms

  • 照— to shine, illuminate
  • 明— bright, clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 阴— overcast, negative

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Empress Wu Zetian's personal name was Wu Zhao (武瞾).
  • The character 瞾 is a unique creation from Chinese history (历史).
  • It symbolizes the union of sun and moon (日月).

Collocations

  • Wu Zetian's name(武瞾)
  • Sun and moon in the sky(日月当空)
  • Imperial power(皇权)
  • Female emperor(女皇帝)
  • Tang dynasty(唐朝)
  • Chinese empress(中国女皇)

Idioms

  • The sun and moon shining in the sky(日月当空)
  • Wu Zetian's reign name(则天文字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Created by Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history, for her personal name.
  • Represents the combination of the characters for sun (日) and moon (月) above the character for sky (空), symbolizing her supreme authority.
  • Part of a set of unique characters she introduced during her reign to assert her legitimacy and power.

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