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尧天
yáo​tiān

golden age

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
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 kǒng​zǐ in the description of Emperor Yao following the way of heaven.
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