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处士
chǔ​shì

reclusive scholar

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
处士 處士 chǔ​shì
reclusive scholar
In ancient China, a scholar of high character and talent who lived in seclusion and refused to serve as an official; more generally, a scholar who has never held a government post.

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  • 位 wèi

Same as

  • 处子 chǔ​zǐ
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