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司徒

Mandarin · pinyin sī tú#

minister of land and people (in ancient times)

Mandarin · pinyin Sī tú#

two-character surname Situ

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司: sī · take charge of, control, manage; officer
徒: tú · disciple, follower; go on foot

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1–2 · si1 tu2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

si1 tou4

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noun

(historical) Minister over the Masses (one of the three most important official posts during the Han Dynasty which in later dynasties became an honorary title without actual power).

name

a Chinese compound surname

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