太僕
See also: 太仆
Chinese
too (much); very; extremely; highest; greatest |
servant | ||
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trad. (太僕) | 太 | 僕 | |
simp. (太仆) | 太 | 仆 |
Etymology
This position originated in the Zhou Dynasty. Originally, this person served as the emperor's personal messenger. By the time of the Han Dynasty, this person was placed in charge of taking care of the imperial horses and chariots.
Pronunciation
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