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鼎祚
dǐng​zuò

national destiny

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鼎祚 dǐng​zuò
national destiny
(literary) destiny of a state; the fate or lifespan of a dynasty or kingdom. Ancient bronze tripods, or 鼎 dǐng, were symbols of imperial power and the state; the term combines this symbol with 祚 zuò, meaning the throne or a long-lasting reign.

Cross-References

Variant of

  • 鼎运 dǐng​yùn

Synonym

  • 国运 guó​yùn