to have as a purpose; to be intended to; to aim to do something

the primary purpose, objective, or guiding principle behind an action or organization

will; intention; intent; also same as [[意旨|意旨|yi4 zhi3]]

main idea; general tenor; substance; keynote; the primary meaning or purpose of something

An official decree or command issued by an emperor in ancient China.

to receive or act according to an imperial decree or the instructions of a superior

main idea; the main points of a text or argument

an intention, wish, or will, typically from a person or group with high status; something one is expected to follow

To convey or pass on an imperial edict or decree from the emperor.

an imperial edict or instruction issued by an emperor to his subjects; can also refer to orders from high-level officials

(literary) the objective, intent, or main meaning of something

secret imperial decree or confidential orders from a monarch

The intent or meaning of a title or specific topic, such as an essay or examination question

to issue an imperial edict; used of an emperor giving a formal command

an imperial decree or the intention of an imperial edict

to have no bearing on the main point or the overall situation; minor; unimportant; immaterial

the original or primary meaning, purpose, or intention

To pretend to deliver an imperial decree; to issue a false order from a superior to achieve one's own goals.

to announce or proclaim an imperial decree in feudal times

(literary) essential point; main idea; purpose

the central point, main idea, or gist of an essay, argument, or proposition

The main idea or gist of a work or discussion; the central purpose or significant meaning.

(idiom) simple and easy-to-understand language that conveys deep or profound meaning

main idea; basic meaning or purpose; sense or signification

to be sycophantic by anticipating a superior's intentions and catering to them before they are even expressed

a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or meeting

main idea; main points; the general theme or purpose of a book or teaching

A classic of Chinese Taoism published in the late 17th century

the profound main idea or underlying theme of a piece of writing; deep meaning

main theme; gist; main idea

instructions or orders issued by an emperor

(literary) a deep or abstruse meaning; an underlying message that is subtle and difficult to grasp

(literary) an order or imperial decree issued by an empress or an empress dowager in feudal China

an imperial order or decree issued by an emperor

(literary) delicious food; specifically refers to dainties or fine food served to one's parents as a sign of respect

(literary) store or hoard of delicious food or delicacies

(literary) excellent liquor; fine wine

The essential or main teachings of the Buddhist law

delicious food; tasty delicacies

fragrance; aroma; fine flavor

the main purpose and intention of a speech or written composition

to follow the orders or decrees of the emperor; at your Imperial majesty's command