诸侯 in English zhu1 hou2 Meaning

Meanings

  • feudal vassal
  • feudal princes, particularly the monarchs (dukes or princes) of the several vassal states 諸侯國|诸侯国 of Zhou during Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn periods 11th-5th century BC (Before Christ)
  • subordinate warlord
  • local official

Simplified Characters

诸 侯

Traditional Characters

諸 侯

Pinyin

zhu1 hou2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

诸zhu1surname Zhu 侯hou2surname Hou