上方宝剑 shàng fāng bǎo jiàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. imperial sword (giving bearer plenipotentiary powers)
  2. imperial Chinese version of 007 licensed to kill

CHARACTERS

上 shàng top; superior, highest; go up, send up
方 fāng a square, rectangle; a region; local
宝 bǎo treasure, jewel; precious, rare
剑 jiàn sword, dagger, saber