created sense approved 天禄/天祿 · tiānlù · imperial mandate
天禄 / 天祿
tiānlù
imperial mandate
The possession of the empire or the divine right to rule; sometimes refers to an official's salary or sustenance granted by heaven.
受终于文祖，承天禄。
noun
created sense approved 天禄/天祿 · tiānlù · mythological animal
天禄 / 天祿
tiānlù
mythological animal
An auspicious sculpted beast, typically a unicorn or deer with a long tail, common in ancient Chinese tomb art.
这对汉代的石天禄雕刻得栩栩如生。