Tianwang, also translated as Heavenly King or Heavenly Prince, is a Chinese title historically used to designate various religious deities and divine leaders. The term is composed of two Chinese characters: 天 (tian), which signifies "heaven" or "sky," and 王 (wang), which can represent either "king" or "prince" depending on the specific context.
In a political and historical context, Tianwang serves as an alternate form of the term Son of Heaven, referring to the emperor. Most notably in recent history, the title was used to refer to the kings of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. The term continues to be utilized within various religious contexts today.