created sense approved 钦定/欽定 · qīndìng · by imperial command — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
钦定 / 欽定
qīndìng
by imperial command
(of a work) Personally compiled, edited, or authorized by the emperor
钦 (literal) → 钦/欽 · qīn · imperial 定 (literal) → 定 · dìng · fixed
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created sense approved 钦定/欽定 · qīndìng · to handpick — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
钦定 / 欽定
qīndìng
to handpick
(metaphorical) To be designated or appointed directly by a top-level leader or authority
钦 (literal) → 钦/欽 · qīn · imperial 定 (literal) → 定 · dìng · to decide
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created sense approved 钦定/欽定 · qīndìng · to hold down — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
钦定 / 欽定
qīndìng
to hold down
(archaic) To press down or hold in place; (figuratively) to suppress
钦 (literal) → 钦/欽 · qīn · to admire 定 (literal) → 定 · dìng · to congeal
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