zǔ​liàn

elite troops

  • created reference approved 组练/組練 → 左传/左傳 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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  • created sense approved 组练/組練 · zǔ​liàn · silk bindings — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zǔ​liàn

    silk bindings

    (literary) silk ribbons or cords used to bind or shackle high-ranking prisoners of war.

    组 (literal) → 组/組 · zǔ · (bound form) silk ribbon 练 (literal) → 练/練 · liàn · white silk

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  • created sense approved 组练/組練 · zǔ​liàn · elite troops — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zǔ​liàn

    elite troops

    (literary) elite troops or a powerful military force; also refers to a grand military display. Derived from ancient silk-braided armor mentioned in the [[左传|左傳|zuo3 zhuan4]].

    组 (literal) → 组/組 · zǔ · (bound form) silk ribbon 练 (literal) → 练/練 · liàn · white silk

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