jù​wén

dead letter

  • created sense approved 具文 · jù​wén · dead letter — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jù​wén

    dead letter

    A mere formality; laws or regulations that exist in writing but are not enforced or followed in practice

    具 (literal) → 具 · jù · all 文 (literal) → 文 · wén · ritual

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  • created sense approved 具文 · jù​wén · to write down — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jù​wén

    to write down

    To put into writing; specifically, to prepare a formal document or official report for presentation to superiors

    具 (literal) → 具 · jù · to state 文 (literal) → 文 · wén · document

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