受命于天 shòu mìng yú tiān

to become Emperor by the grace of Heaven

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
受 shòu HSK 4
(passive marker); to receive; to accept
命 mìng HSK 4
life; fate; order or command
于 yú HSK 3
at; in; to
天 tiān HSK 1
day; sky; heaven