official emolument and rank; salary and position
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
official salary and rank; emolument and position
archaicA literary term referring to the salary and official position of government officials in feudal times. Often used in historical or literary contexts, or metaphorically to denote material success and high status.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
dàn淡
bó泊
míng名
lì利
，
bù不
mù慕
lù禄
wèi位
。
He was indifferent to fame and fortune all his life, never coveting official salary or rank.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
dú读
shū书
rén人
zhuī追
qiú求
de的
shì是
lù禄
wèi位
shuāng双
quán全
。
In ancient times, scholars pursued both high emoluments and noble ranks.
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Tā他
fàng放
qì弃
le了
gāo高
guān官
lù禄
wèi位
，
xuǎn选
zé择
guī归
yǐn隐
tián田
yuán园
。
He gave up his high official position and salary, choosing instead to retire to the countryside.