zūn zhǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to obey the Emperor's decree / at your Imperial majesty's command
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

遵旨 遵旨 [zun1 zhi3] /to obey the Emperor's decree/at your Imperial majesty's command/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 遵
    zūn

    to observe / to obey / to follow / to comply with

  • 旨
    zhǐ

    imperial decree / purport / aim / purpose

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.