money and grain; fiscal affairs
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2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
money and grain; currency and cereals
In ancient China, these were the two primary forms of tax revenue, wealth storage, and state reserves. The term reflects the agrarian and metallic currency economy of traditional China.
In ancient times, state fiscal revenue mainly depended on money and grain.
The warehouse was piled full of money and grain, sufficient for three years of use.
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The common people paid taxes in money and grain.
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fiscal affairs; revenue and grain administration
archaicIn the Qing Dynasty, 钱谷 was one of the two main categories of local administration (the other being 刑名, criminal justice). It encompassed taxation, granary management, salaried payments, and fiscal accounting. Officials often hired specialized secretaries called 钱谷师爷 to handle these complex matters.
He was in charge of fiscal affairs in the yamen.
This fiscal secretary was proficient in fiscal calculations.
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During the Qing Dynasty, local officials had to hire fiscal secretaries to handle taxation and finance.
Fiscal affairs and criminal justice were the two major responsibilities of Qing Dynasty county yamens.