慈禧
Cíxī
Kindly Joy
Meaning & Cultural Context
Empress Dowager Cixi, the de facto ruler of China for nearly 50 years during the late Qing dynasty.
📖Cultural Background
慈禧 (Cíxī) means 'kindly and motherly joy.' Despite her name's gentle meaning, she was one of the most powerful and controversial figures in Chinese history.
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Two-character name has good tonal rhythm. Moderate tonal variation. Adjacent syllables have well-contrasted tones
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Chinese name 慈禧 (Cíxī) mean?
慈禧 (Cíxī) means "Kindly Joy" in Chinese. Empress Dowager Cixi, the de facto ruler of China for nearly 50 years during the late Qing dynasty.
How do you pronounce 慈禧 in Chinese?
慈禧 is pronounced "Cíxī" in Mandarin Chinese. Practice each syllable's tone carefully for accurate pronunciation.
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