捕头 (bǔ tóu) — traditioneller Polizeihauptmann (örtlicher Strafverfolgungsbeamter im kaiserlichen China)

Definition

In imperial China, 捕头 was the senior constable leading local law enforcement — a role common in historical novels and period dramas. Roughly equivalent to a 'head constable' or sheriff.

noun
traditioneller Polizeihauptmann (örtlicher Strafverfolgungsbeamter im kaiserlichen China)
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Beispiele

  • 捕头
    Gǔ dài de bǔ tóu fù zé zhuā huài rén.
    In ancient times, the head constable was responsible for catching criminals.
  • 捕头
    Zhè ge bǔ tóu wǔ gōng hěn gāo, yí gè rén zhuā le sān gè dào zéi.
    This head constable is highly skilled in martial arts; he caught three thieves alone.
  • 捕头
    Xiǎo shuō lǐ miáo xiě le yí wèi zhèng zhí yǒng gǎn de bǔ tóu.
    The novel depicts an upright and brave head constable.

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