五侯九伯 — “Refers broadly to all feudal lords and princes throughout the land”
五侯九伯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers broadly to all feudal lords and princes throughout the land”. Powerful regional rulers or nobility. Literally, “The five ranks of feudal lords and the nine regional chiefs”.
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What does 五侯九伯 mean?
五侯九伯 (wǔ hóu jiǔ bó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers broadly to all feudal lords and princes throughout the land”.
How do you pronounce 五侯九伯?
五侯九伯 is pronounced wǔ hóu jiǔ bó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五侯九伯 literally mean?
Literally, 五侯九伯 means “the five ranks of feudal lords and the nine regional chiefs”. It is used to mean “refers broadly to all feudal lords and princes throughout the land”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五侯九伯?
五侯：公、侯、伯、子、男五等诸侯；九伯：九州之长。泛指天下诸侯