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谏院
jiàn​yuàn

office of imperial censors

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谏院 諫院 jiàn​yuàn
office of imperial censors
An imperial government office responsible for advising the emperor and criticizing policy failings; established during the Five Dynasties and functioning through the Song and Ming dynasties.

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  • 谏垣 jiàn​yuán