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缙绅
jìn​shēn

gentry

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缙绅 縉紳 jìn​shēn
gentry
(literary) the gentry; government officials or retired officials; also used for local scholars and gentlemen. Originally referred to the ancient custom of officials tucking a tablet into their sash.

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Classifier

  • 位 wèi

Variant of

  • 搢绅 jìn​shēn