執金吾
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See also: 执金吾
Chinese[edit]
execute (a plan); grasp | ceremonial baton made of copper, which was a symbol of authority | ||
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trad. (執金吾) | 執 | 金吾 | |
simp. (执金吾) | 执 | 金吾 |
Etymology[edit]
執 (one who holds a) + 金吾 (ceremonial baton made of copper, which was a symbol of authority)
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
執金吾
- (historical) position title: in charge of maintaining law and order within the capital