huáng cháodictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
the imperial court / the government in imperial times
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Original source entry:

皇朝 皇朝 [huang2 chao2] /the imperial court/the government in imperial times/

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Character information

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  • 皇
    huáng

    emperor

    Huáng

    surname Huang

  • 朝
    cháo

    imperial or royal court / government / dynasty / reign of a sovereign or emperor / court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor / to make a pilgrimage to / facing / towards

    zhāo

    morning

    Cháo

    abbr. for 朝鮮|朝鲜[Cháo xiǎn] Korea

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