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王 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
king or monarch; best or strongest of its type; grand
(literary) (of a monarch) to reign over (a kingdom)
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king
prince
dynasty
kingdom
king
emperor
queen
princely
title of king
former sovereigns
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To whom are you loyal: me or the king?
Source: Tatoeba #8558106 · CC BY 2.0 FRI met the prince himself.
Source: Tatoeba #791493 · CC BY 2.0 FRThey demanded the king be put to death at once.
Source: Tatoeba #9963181 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe is as happy as a king.
Source: Tatoeba #4147447 · CC BY 2.0 FRA prince arrived, riding a white horse.
Source: Tatoeba #9475787 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.