yáo​tiān

golden age

  • created sense approved 尧天/堯天 · yáo​tiān · golden age — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    尧天 / 堯天

    yáo​tiān

    golden age

    (literary) a peaceful and prosperous era, especially one under a wise and benevolent ruler; literally refers to the age of the legendary Emperor Yao. Usually used to praise a monarch or an ideal government. Referenced in the Analects of [[孔子|孔子|kong3 zi3]] in the description of Emperor Yao following the way of heaven.

    尧 (literal) → 尧/堯 · yáo · Emperor Yao 天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky

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