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中文:傳國玉璽:簡稱“傳國璽”,是秦代丞相李斯奉始皇帝之命,用藍田玉鐫刻而成,為中國歷代正統皇帝的證憑。 其方圓四寸,上紐交五龍,正面刻有李斯所書“受命於天,既壽永昌”八篆字,以作為“皇權天授、正統合法”之信物。
English: Heirloom Seal of the Realm was the symbol of legitimacy for emperors during Imperial China. The words, "Having received the Mandate from Heaven, may (the emperor) lead a long and prosperous life." (受命於天, 既壽永昌) were written by Prime Minister Li Si.
Tiếng Việt: Ngọc tỷ truyền quốc là vật tượng trưng cho quyền lực tối thượng của Hoàng đế Trung Quốc. Mặt dưới khắc tám chữ triện cổ. Tám chữ này do tay Thừa tướng Lý Tư viết, chiếu theo ý của Tần Thủy Hoàng: 受命於天, 既壽永昌 (Thụ mệnh ư thiên, ký thọ vĩnh xương)
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