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受命于天
shòu​mìng​yú​tiān

heaven-mandated

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  1. 古代中国认为皇帝是受命于天的天子。

    gǔ​dài Zhōng​guó rèn​wéi huáng​dì shì shòu​mìng yú tiān de tiān​zǐ.

    Ancient China believed the emperor was the Son of Heaven, ruling by divine right.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary