tiān​jué

natural nobility

  • created sense approved 天爵 · tiān​jué · natural nobility — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天爵

    tiān​jué

    natural nobility

    (literary) Nobility granted by nature or heaven; refers to a person's high moral character and virtues, which are considered superior to titles granted by kings.

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · nature 爵 (literal) → 爵 · jué · nobility

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  • created sense approved 天爵 · tiān​jué · imperial title — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天爵

    tiān​jué

    imperial title

    (literary) An official title or rank granted by the emperor.

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · emperor 爵 (literal) → 爵 · jué · nobility

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