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啬夫/ 嗇夫 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 farmer
(literary) a farmer; a worker of the land
啬夫/ 嗇夫 miser
a miserly or stingy person; also refers to a person who is exceptionally frugal or simple in their habits
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