How to Say ‘I, the king’ in Simplified Chinese
寡人
💬 Usage Tip: An ancient way for a king to refer to himself.
🇨🇳 In China: Used by emperors, highlighting humility by calling themselves 'the lonely one.'
Word-by-Word Breakdown
寡人
[guǎ rén]
I, me (used by ancient Chinese kings)
A self-reference used by kings in ancient China.
寡人在此宣布决定。
I hereby announce my decision.
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