皇綱

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See also: 皇纲

Chinese

emperor; surname
head rope of a fishing net; guiding principle; key link
head rope of a fishing net; guiding principle; key link; (taxonomy) class; outline; programme
 
trad. (皇綱)
simp. (皇纲)

Etymology

(皇帝: emperor; imperial) + (綱紀: to rule)

Pronunciation


Noun

皇綱

  1. (archaic) imperial rule