qǐjūzhù
imperial diary
起居注 qǐjūzhù
- imperial diary
- The diary or record of an emperor's daily activities and words in ancient China; these records served as primary source material for compiling official histories.
- imperial chronicler
- The official position or person in charge of recording the emperor's daily life, established across various dynasties from the Wei and Jin through the Qing.
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Has abbreviation
- 起居 qǐjū