shè​lǐ

to act for

  • created reference approved 摄理/攝理 → 代理 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    摄理 / 攝理 shè​lǐ

    代理 dài​lǐ

    synonym

    Changed: source (simp), source (trad), source pinyin, target (simp), target (trad), target pinyin, type

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  • created sense approved 摄理/攝理 · shè​lǐ · to act for — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    摄理 / 攝理

    shè​lǐ

    to act for

    (literary) to hold an office in an acting capacity; to manage affairs on someone's behalf; to act as a substitute

    摄 (literal) → 摄/攝 · shè · to act for 理 (literal) → 理 · lǐ · to manage

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

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  • created sense approved 摄理/攝理 · shè​lǐ · providence — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    摄理 / 攝理

    shè​lǐ

    providence

    divine guidance, care, or management of the world; the will or protection of God

    摄 (literal) → 摄/攝 · shè · to govern 理 (literal) → 理 · lǐ · to manage

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

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