(formal) an official's path and experience in government; the world of officialdom

(literary) a lady of a high-ranking family or a palace maid

(literary) to pursue an official career; to become a government official; to advance in rank

a student who has completed their studies successfully should become an official (from the [[论语|論語|lun2 yu3]]); officialdom is the natural outlet for good scholars

to hold a government post; to be an official

the path of an official's career or the journey of a person in government service

(literary) an official list or register where the names of government officials are recorded; a roster of bureaucrats

people of high social standing and education in a local area; the local gentry

the path of an official career or the world of government service

to take up an official post; to enter government service

(loanword) custard

a scholar who has completed his studies and excels in them should seek a position in government service

Andaz, a luxury boutique hotel brand owned by Hyatt

Hermès; a French luxury goods brand

(literary) to enter into government service for the first time; to take up a post as an official

(literary) to resign or retire from a government post; to return one's official duties to the ruler