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受命于天
shòumìngyútiān
1. to become Emperor by the grace of Heaven
2. to "receive the Mandate of Heaven" (traditional English translation)

Character Breakdown

受
shòu
to receive, to get, to accept; to bear
HSK 4 8 丶
命
mìng
life; destiny, fate, luck; an order, instruction
HSK 4 8 丶
于
yú
at, in, on; to, from; alas!
HSK 3 3 丶
天
tiān
sky, heaven; god, celestial
HSK 1 4 丶

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