慈禧 Traditional form: 慈禧 Pinyin (reading): Cí Xǐ Definitions: Empress Dowager Cixi or Ts'u Hsi (reigned 1861-1908) Characters: 慈 - gentle, humane, kind, merciful 禧 - happiness; congratulations Traditional characters: 慈 - gentle, humane, kind, merciful 禧 - happiness; congratulations