sè​fū

petty official

Senses

啬夫/ 嗇夫 sè​fū petty official

(archaic) a petty official in the Qin or Han dynasties responsible for local litigation and tax collection; also refers to a person in charge of various specific government duties

啬夫/ 嗇夫 sè​fū farmer

(literary) a farmer; a worker of the land

啬夫/ 嗇夫 sè​fū miser

a miserly or stingy person; also refers to a person who is exceptionally frugal or simple in their habits

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