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朱紱

简朱绂 · 繁朱紱

Mandarin · pinyin zhū fú

(archaic) red silk ribbon tied to a seal or a jade pendant
red knee cover, part of an official's robes (also a synedoche for the attire of an official)
to be an official

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朱: zhū · cinnabar, vermilion; surname
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绂: fú · ribbon or cord used attach ornaments

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1–2 · zhu1 fu2

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noun

(literary, historical) red knee cover on ancient ceremonial robes; formal attire of officials
(literary, historical) red ribbon used to tie jade articles and seals

verb

(literary, figurative) to be an official

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