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尚書郎

简尚书郎 · 繁尚書郎

Mandarin · pinyin shàng shū láng

ancient official title

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尚: shàng · still, yet; even; fairly, rather
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郎: láng · gentleman, young man; husband
书: shū · book, letter, document; writings

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4–1–2 · shang4 shu1 lang2

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soeng6 syu1 long4

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noun

(archaic) an imperial secretary (尚書) that had served in his position for at least one year

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