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Your Majesty: a title of respect for the emperor.

The original meaning is a waiter standing under the steps. For example, "Jing Ke Stabbed the King of Qin": "Qin Wuyang presented a picture box to your Majesty." The guards of the ancient emperor stood guard on both sides of your majesty. Later, it evolved into a courtesy title for the emperor.

Such as: Today, your majesty Xingyi soldiers, killing disabled thieves, pacifying the world, the sea is a county, and the laws and regulations are unified, which has never been seen since ancient times and is beyond the reach of the five emperors. -"The Biography of Qin Shihuang"

Your majesty's position refers to the steps of the palace. "Your Majesty" originally refers to the waiter standing at the foot of the steps. When courtiers talk to the son of heaven, they can't call him directly. They must first call the waiter under the stage and tell him. Later, "Your Majesty" became the honorific title for dealing with the emperor face to face.

Related titles:

1, your highness.

Your Highness is the honorific title of the queen, crown prince and king in ancient China, and the second honorific title of the emperor is "Your Majesty". It also refers to the honorifics of crown prince, prince and princess in modern society.

2. your Excellency

Used as a courtesy title for people in the old days. It is also often used in letters. The original intention is also because it is not convenient for relatives and peers to meet by their first names, and they often call attendants to tell them first, calling them "Your Excellency". Later, it gradually evolved into a tribute to relatives and friends. Today it is mainly used in diplomatic occasions.

3. Next.

Used in the old days to boast of courtesy. Ancient people sat at the table with their elders above them, so they claimed to be below. The third fold of Wang Ziyi's "Wrong Entry into Taoyuan": "Let's all go and wait until next year."

Baidu Encyclopedia-Your Majesty (Your Honor)