受命于天

shòu mìng yú tiān

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Definitions

1. to be emperor by the grace of heaven; to have the mandate of heaven

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Child Words of 受命于天

• 受 受 shòu: to receive
• 命 命 mìng: life
• 天 天 tiān: day
• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 受命 受命 shòu mìng: ordained or appointed to a post