zhī​hòu

to wait upon

Senses

祗候 zhī​hòu to wait upon

To wait upon respectfully; to attend to someone of higher status.

祗候 zhī​hòu official receptionist

An official title for staff in charge of receptions and ceremonies during the Song dynasty.

祗候 zhī​hòu clerk; servant

A low-ranking government runner or a servant in a wealthy household, especially during the Yuan dynasty.

References

same_as 祗候/祗候 祗候人/祗候人