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太常
tàicháng
Description
太常是中国古代的一个官职名字。
"太常" was an official title in ancient China.
这个官管祭祀和礼仪的事，很少在今天的生活里用到。
This official was in charge of sacrifices and rituals, rarely used in today's life.
Meanings
太常tàicháng
ancient Chinese official in charge of rites and ceremonies
他在古代做太常这个官。
He served as the Minister of Ceremonies in ancient times.
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Notes
- Etymology
太 means 'grand/highest' and 常 refers to constant rites; the office oversaw imperial ceremonies.
- Nuance
a historical term; modern learners meet it mainly in classical or historical texts.
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