submit a memorial to the emperor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to submit a memorial (to the emperor); to present a report to the sovereign
formalA formal term used specifically by officials in imperial China to report to the emperor, either in writing (a 奏章) or verbally in court. It implies great respect and adherence to protocol.
Dà大
chén臣
qǐ启
zòu奏
，
biān边
jìng境
yǒu有
dí敌
jūn军
lái来
fàn犯
。
The minister submitted a memorial, reporting that enemy troops were invading the border.
Tā他
lián连
yè夜
xiě写
hǎo好
zòu奏
zhāng章
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
míng明
rì日
zǎo早
cháo朝
shí时
qǐ启
zòu奏
huáng皇
shang上
。
He wrote the memorial overnight, preparing to present it to the Emperor during the morning court session the next day.
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Gǔ古
zhuāng装
jù剧
zhōng中
，
cháng常
yǒu有
“
chén臣
yǒu有
běn本
qǐ启
zòu奏
”
de的
chǎng场
jǐng景
。
In historical dramas, there are often scenes where an official says, 'Your servant has a memorial to present.'