Tianchao Daguo
Encyclopedia
Tianchao Daguo is a Chinese
term from the imperial era, when the court of the empire was at times referred to as the "Celestial Dynasty" because the emperor was supposed to have obtained the Mandate of Heaven
. In the 19th century, the phrase was translated into English as the "Celestial Empire".
Daguo literally means "big country" and roughly correlates to the modern term "Great Power
". The central government of China historically preferred to regard itself as a big nation-state, due to its size and population.
is officially both atheist and anti-imperialist, Tian Chao has become an ironic internet name to reference both China and the CCP-led government, similar to the use of "Princeling
" in reference to the upcoming fifth
- and sixth-generations
of Communist leadership.
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
term from the imperial era, when the court of the empire was at times referred to as the "Celestial Dynasty" because the emperor was supposed to have obtained the Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
The Mandate of Heaven is a traditional Chinese philosophical concept concerning the legitimacy of rulers. It is similar to the European concept of the divine right of kings, in that both sought to legitimaze rule from divine approval; however, unlike the divine right of kings, the Mandate of...
. In the 19th century, the phrase was translated into English as the "Celestial Empire".
Daguo literally means "big country" and roughly correlates to the modern term "Great Power
Great power
A great power is a nation or state that has the ability to exert its influence on a global scale. Great powers characteristically possess military and economic strength and diplomatic and cultural influence which may cause small powers to consider the opinions of great powers before taking actions...
". The central government of China historically preferred to regard itself as a big nation-state, due to its size and population.
PRC
Although the People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
is officially both atheist and anti-imperialist, Tian Chao has become an ironic internet name to reference both China and the CCP-led government, similar to the use of "Princeling
Crown Prince Party
In modern usage, the Crown Prince Party, or The Princelings, refers to the descendants of prominent and influential senior communist officials in the People's Republic of China. It is not a political party, but an informal, and often derogatory, categorization to signify those benefiting from...
" in reference to the upcoming fifth
Generations of Chinese leadership
Because both the Communist Party of China and the People's Liberation Army promote according to seniority, it is possible to discern distinct generations of Chinese leadership...
- and sixth-generations
Generations of Chinese leadership
Because both the Communist Party of China and the People's Liberation Army promote according to seniority, it is possible to discern distinct generations of Chinese leadership...
of Communist leadership.