private school; tutor; guest house
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
private school (in a family home); family school
archaicRefers to traditional private schools established within wealthy households during ancient times, as opposed to government schools.
His family established a private school, specifically hiring a teacher to instruct the children.
Family-school education was very prevalent during the Song Dynasty.
noun
private tutor; teacher in a family school
archaicRefers specifically to the instructor employed by a private family school.
He worked as a private tutor when he was young.
This tutor is profoundly learned and deeply respected by his students.
noun
guest house for retainers; lodging provided by nobles for their clients
archaicRefers to the housing provided by high-ranking officials or aristocrats for their retainers (门客) during ancient times, particularly during the Warring States and subsequent periods.
The Four Lords of the Warring States were all famous for keeping retainers, with guest houses often housing thousands of clients.
He lodged in the retainer quarters of the powerful, waiting for an opportunity to enter government service.