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诸侯
諸侯
zhūhóu
1. feudal vassal
2. feudal princes, esp. the monarchs (dukes or princes) of the several vassal states [[諸侯國|诸侯国]] of Zhou during Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn periods 11th-5th century BC
3. subordinate warlord
4. local official

Character Breakdown

诸
zhū
all, many, various; surname
HSK 6 10 丶
侯
hóu
marquis, lord; target in archery
9 丶

Compound Words (2)

诸侯国
zhūhóuguó
vassal state
挟天子以令诸侯
xiétiānzǐyǐlìngzhūhóu
(expr.) hold the feudal overlord and you control his vassals

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