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包公
Lord Bao; an honorable title for Bao Zheng; symbol of an incorruptible official
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
an honorable title for Bao Zheng, a famous incorruptible judge of the Northern Song Dynasty
formalA respectful and affectionate name for the historical figure Bao Zheng (999–1062). Often precedes references to his legendary cases.
Bāo包
Gōng公
shì是
Sòng宋
dài代
zhù著
míng名
de的
qīng清
guān官
。
Lord Bao was a famous incorruptible official of the Song Dynasty.
Mín民
jiān间
liú流
chuán传
zhe着
xǔ许
duō多
guān关
yú于
Bāo包
Gōng公
duàn断
àn案
de的
gù故
shi事
。
Many stories about Lord Bao adjudicating cases are circulated among the people.
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Zhè这
zuò座
cí祠
táng堂
shì是
wèi为
le了
jì纪
niàn念
Bāo包
Gōng公
ér而
xiū修
jiàn建
de的
。
This ancestral hall was built in memory of Lord Bao.
noun
an archetype of a just, impartial, and fearless official in folklore, novels, and operas
literaryRefers to the idealized, legendary figure who has become a cultural symbol of justice and anti-corruption.
Bāo包
Gōng公
de的
xíng形
xiàng象
dài代
biǎo表
zhe着
lǎo老
bǎi百
xìng姓
duì对
qīng清
guān官
de的
kě渴
wàng望
。
The figure of Lord Bao represents the common people's longing for incorruptible officials.
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
men们
dān单
wèi位
lǐ里
de的
“
Bāo包
Gōng公
”
，
shéi谁
fàn犯
cuò错
tā他
dōu都
gǎn敢
pī批
píng评
。
He is the 'Lord Bao' in our unit, daring to criticize anyone who makes a mistake.