abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)
ぜんじょう
Noun, Participle, Verb, Transitive
1.
abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir)
historical term
2.
smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
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権力の平和的な禅譲は、その時代には稀な出来事だった。
The peaceful transfer of power was a rare event in that era.
徳のある後継者への禅譲という概念は、古代中国哲学にルーツを持つ。
The concept of abdication in favor of a virtuous successor has roots in ancient Chinese philosophy.
古代中国では、伝説の皇帝堯と舜が禅譲を行ったと言われている。
In ancient China, the legendary emperors Yao and Shun were said to have practiced zenjō (abdication).
徳のある指導者が自ら権力を譲る禅譲の思想は、ある種の哲学的理想を反映している。
The idea of a virtuous leader willingly ceding power (zenjō) reflects certain philosophical ideals.
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