Taizu

"Taizu" is a Chinese term meaning "Great Ancestor" or "Founder," often used as an honorific title for a founding emperor or leader of a dynasty. It signifies respect for someone who established a new ruling house or dynasty, such as Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, who is commonly referred to as Taizu Ming Emperor. The title embodies reverence for their role in unifying or creating a new order in Chinese history, highlighting their foundational and authoritative capacity.