起居舍人 qǐjūshèrén imperial diarist Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 起居 qǐjū imperial diary the activity of recording the emperor's daily life and actions; shorthand for qǐ jū zhù 起居注 qǐjūzhù舍人 shèrén palace secretary (historical) A title for an official or secretary in the imperial palace; a staff officer in various dynasties.