yuán​wài

landlord

员外 員外 yuán​wài
landlord
An informal title used in old stories for a rich man, local landlord, or country squire
ancient official position
(bound form) Short for 员外郎 yuán​wài​láng, an ancient government post originally created outside the regular staff establishment

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1.14 per million

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