shǐ​chén

diplomatic envoy

  • created reference approved 使臣 → 位 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    使臣 shǐ​chén

    位 wèi

    classifier

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  • created sense approved 使臣 · shǐ​chén · diplomatic envoy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    shǐ​chén

    diplomatic envoy

    official representative, emissary, or envoy sent by a monarch or government to a foreign country or organization

    使 (literal) → 使 · shǐ · (bound form) envoy 臣 (literal) → 臣 · chén · subject

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  • created sense approved 使臣 · shǐ​chén · constable — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    shǐ​chén

    constable

    (archaic) minor military official in the Song Dynasty responsible for the pursuit and capture of criminals

    使 (literal) → 使 · shǐ · to send 臣 (literal) → 臣 · chén · subject

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  • created sense approved 使臣 · shǐ​chén · court musician — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    使臣

    shǐ​chén

    court musician

    (archaic) court musical official in the Song Dynasty, specifically those specializing in wind instruments like the flute

    使 (literal) → 使 · shǐ · to send 臣 (literal) → 臣 · chén · subject

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