qǐ​jū​zhù

imperial diary

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    qǐ​jū​zhù

    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.

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  • created sense approved 起居注 · qǐ​jū​zhù · imperial chronicler — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    qǐ​jū​zhù

    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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