numerous affairs of state; myriad duties of governance
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
numerous affairs of state; the myriad duties of governance (handled by rulers or high officials)
formalPrimarily used in the idiom 日理万机. Refers to the heavy administrative burden and daily responsibilities of high-ranking officials, monarchs, or heads of government.
Rì日
lǐ理
wàn万
jī机
To handle numerous affairs of state every day.
Shēn身
wéi为
huáng皇
dì帝
，
tā他
měi每
rì日
rì日
lǐ理
wàn万
jī机
，
cāo操
láo劳
guó国
shì事
。
As emperor, he handled numerous affairs of state daily, toiling over national matters.
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Zǒng总
lǐ理
rì日
lǐ理
wàn万
jī机
，
hái还
yào要
chōu抽
chū出
shí时
jiān间
jiē接
jiàn见
qún群
zhòng众
。
The Premier handles countless state affairs daily, yet still finds time to meet with the masses.