Meaning of 巡捕
巡捕 means attendant; follower of a local official (Qing Dynasty); policeman in foreign concessions (old usage). Pronounced xún bǔ.
- attendant; follower of a local official (Qing Dynasty)
- policeman in foreign concessions (old usage)
Definitions & Examples
Qīng清
dài代
zǒng总
dū督
chū出
xíng行
，
xún巡
bǔ捕
fù负
zé责
hù护
wèi卫
。
When the governor-general traveled during the Qing Dynasty, attendants were responsible for protection.
Tā他
shì是
xún巡
fǔ抚
de的
xún巡
bǔ捕
，
gēn跟
suí随
zuǒ左
yòu右
。
He was an attendant of the governor, following him everywhere.
Nà那
xiē些
xún巡
bǔ捕
yī衣
zhuó着
zhěng整
qí齐
，
yāo腰
jiān间
pèi佩
dāo刀
。
Those attendants were neatly dressed with swords at their waists.