诸
侯
z
h
ū
h
ó
u
Definitions
1. feudal vassal
2. feudal princes, esp. 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
3. subordinate warlord
4. local official
Components
诸
Zhū
–
surname Zhu
侯
Hóu
–
surname Hou
Related Words
诸侯国
zhū hóu guó
–
vassal state
挟天子以令诸侯
xié tiān zǐ yǐ lìng zhū hóu
–
(expr.) hold the feudal overlord and you control his vassals