tiān​qiǎn

divine retribution

  • created sense approved 天谴/天譴 · tiān​qiǎn · divine retribution

    天谴 / 天譴

    tiān​qiǎn

    divine retribution

    punishment or wrath sent by heaven or a higher power for wrongdoing

    他作恶多端,终究难逃天谴。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 天谴/天譴 · tiān​qiǎn · imperial displeasure

    天谴 / 天譴

    tiān​qiǎn

    imperial displeasure

    punishment or disfavor from the emperor, historically viewed as the Son of Heaven

    在古代,触怒了皇帝就会被视为遭到天谴。

    noun

    created sense