ancient female official; respectful title for an educated woman
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
ancient female official
archaicHistorical term for a female official responsible for recording events, managing rituals, or advising in the inner court.
《
Zhōu周
lǐ礼
》
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
le了
nǚ女
shǐ史
de的
zhí职
zé责
。
The 'Rites of Zhou' records the duties of the female officials.
Bān班
Zhāo昭
céng曾
dān担
rèn任
gōng宫
zhōng中
nǚ女
shǐ史
。
Ban Zhao once served as a female official in the palace.
noun
respectful title for a woman scholar or intellectual
formalUsed in classical or formal writing to show respect for an educated woman, similar to 'Madam Scholar'.
Zhè这
wèi位
nǚ女
shǐ史
zài在
wén文
xué学
lǐng领
yù域
pō颇
yǒu有
jiàn建
shù树
。
This esteemed lady scholar has made significant achievements in the field of literature.
Jǐn谨
yǐ以
cǐ此
wén文
xiàn献
gěi给
zhū诸
wèi位
nǚ女
shǐ史
。
I respectfully dedicate this article to all the esteemed women scholars.