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裙帶官

简裙带官 · 繁裙帶官

Mandarin · pinyin qún dài guān

official who gained his position through the influence of a female relative

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裙: qún · skirt, apron, petticoat
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官: guān · official, public servant
带: dài · belt, girdle, band, strap, zone

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2–4–1 · qun2 dai4 guan1

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