Meaning:

monarch; sovereign

Origin:

君”的本义是“君主”,由“尹”和“口”组成,“尹”是一只手拿着表示权力的杖,“口”表示发号施令。

The original meaning of “君” is monarch, and it is comprised of “尹” and“口”. “尹” looks like a hand holding a stick, symbolizing power, and “口” means to issue orders.

Words:

君王        : jūnwáng / monarch; emperor
君权        : jūnquán /sovereignty
君子        : jūnzǐ /gentleman
君子协定 : jūnzǐ xiédìng / gentlemen’s agreement

Examples:

1. 威斯敏斯特教堂一直是英国君主安葬或加冕登基的地点。

    Wēisīmǐnsītè jiāotáng yīzhí shì Yīngguó jūnzhǔ ānzàng huò jiāmiǎn dēng jī de dìdiǎn

    Westminster Abbey has long been the place of both coronation and burial for British monarchs.

2. 他的言谈中会显现一种君子风范。

    Tā de yántán zhōng huì xiǎ xiàn yī zhǒng jūnzǐ fēngfàn

    His speech reveals a gentleman’s demeanor.

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