àn​chá​shǐ

Imperial Commissioner

  • created sense approved 按察使 · àn​chá​shǐ · Imperial Commissioner — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    àn​chá​shǐ

    Imperial Commissioner

    (historical) a high-ranking official during the Tang dynasty sent to various circuits to inspect local government and evaluate officials; later evolved into the post of [[观察使|觀察使|guan1 cha2 shi3]]

    按察 (literal) → 按察 · àn​chá · to investigate 使 (bound) → 使 · shǐ · (bound form) envoy

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  • created sense approved 按察使 · àn​chá​shǐ · Provincial Surveillance Commissioner — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    Provincial Surveillance Commissioner

    (historical) a high-ranking provincial official in the Ming and Qing dynasties in charge of judicial administration and surveillance, reporting to the governor or governor-general

    按察 (literal) → 按察 · àn​chá · to investigate 使 (bound) → 使 · shǐ · (bound form) envoy

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