created sense approved 太上皇 · Tàishànghuáng · puppet master
太上皇
Tàishànghuáng
puppet master
A person who wields power from behind the scenes, often a predecessor still controlling their successor.
他虽然退休了，但在公司里依然是个太上皇。
noun
created sense approved 太上皇 · Tàishànghuáng · retired emperor
太上皇
Tàishànghuáng
retired emperor
The father of a reigning emperor who has abdicated the throne.
乾隆皇帝禅位后成为了太上皇。
noun