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- 官吏
官吏
guān lì
Meaning
- official
- bureaucrat
Definition
旧时对官员和吏员的统称。
a collective term for officials and clerks in ancient China.
Usage
用于指称古代政府中的各级官员和办事人员，常出现在历史文献、古代小说或讨论古代政治制度的语境中。
used to refer to various levels of officials and clerks in ancient Chinese government, often appearing in historical texts, ancient novels, or discussions about ancient political systems.
Examples
- 1 古代官吏的选拔制度非常严格。 (The selection system for ancient officials was very strict.)
- 2 这些官吏贪赃枉法，百姓怨声载道。 (These officials were corrupt and lawless, causing widespread resentment among the people.)
- 3 清代的官吏等级分明。 (The hierarchy of officials in the Qing Dynasty was clearly defined.)
- 4 历史上不少诗人曾担任过官吏。 (Many poets in history served as officials.)
- 5 小说中描绘了官吏欺压百姓的场景。 (The novel depicts scenes of officials oppressing the common people.)
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