xià​guān

Minister of War

Senses

夏官 xià​guān Minister of War

(bound form) an ancient title for the official in charge of military affairs and taxation, established in the Zhou Dynasty (specifically the Sima ); later used as an alias for the Minister of War

夏官 xià​guān Ministry of War

(bound form) an alternate name for the Ministry of War ( bīng ), briefly renamed as such during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian

References

synonym 夏官/夏官 兵部/兵部