zuǒ​mìng

to aid a new ruler

  • created sense approved 佐命 · zuǒ​mìng · to aid a new ruler — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    佐命

    zuǒ​mìng

    to aid a new ruler

    (literary) to assist a founder of a dynasty in gaining the throne and establishing a new government; to help a prince build his empire

    佐, 命

    佐 (literal) → 佐 · zuǒ · to assist 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · fate

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  • created sense approved 佐命 · zuǒ​mìng · founding advisor — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    佐命

    zuǒ​mìng

    founding advisor

    (literary) those who assist a new emperor in establishing a dynasty; the founding ministers or advisors of a new regime

    佐 (literal) → 佐 · zuǒ · aide 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · fate

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