三老五更
sān​lǎo​wǔ​gēng

venerable elders

  • created sense approved 三老五更 · sān​lǎo​wǔ​gēng · venerable elders — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    三老五更

    sān​lǎo​wǔ​gēng

    venerable elders

    (literary) People of great age and experience whom the emperor would formally honor as 'father' and 'elder brother' to demonstrate filial respect and set a moral example for the country.

    三老 (literal) → 三老 · sān​lǎo · venerable elders 五更 (literal) → 五更 · wǔ​gēng · elder

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