驛丞
yì​chéng

posthouse official

  • created sense approved 驿丞/驛丞 · yì​chéng · posthouse official — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    驿丞 / 驛丞

    yì​chéng

    posthouse official

    A low-ranking official in the Ming and Qing dynasties responsible for managing a government relay station, including the horses, carriages, and guest reception.

    驿 (literal) → 驿/驛 · yì · post station 丞 (literal) → 丞 · chéng · deputy

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    created sense