御用 (yù yòng) — (attributive) for imperial use; (historical) used by or belonging to the emperor; (attributive, figurative) hired, in the pay of (often derogatory, suggesting lack of independence)
Definition
Used attributively only. Literally 'for imperial use' (historical); figuratively, 'hired by a powerful side' — a derogatory label suggesting the person or outlet serves as a tool and lacks independence.
adjective
(attributive) for imperial use(historical) used by or belonging to the emperor(attributive, figurative) hiredin the pay of (often derogatory, suggesting lack of independence)
Examples
- 御用。Gǔ dài yù yòng gōng jiàng zhì zuò de cí qì fēi cháng jīng měi.The porcelain made by ancient imperial artisans is extremely exquisite.
- 御用，。Zhè wèi bèi chēng wéi yù yòng wén rén de xué zhě, zǒng shì wèi zhèng fǔ zhèng cè biàn hù.This scholar, known as a hired pen, always defends government policies.
- 御用，。Zhè jiā méi tǐ shì yù yòng xuān chuán gōng jù, háo wú dú lì xìng.This media outlet is a hired propaganda tool, with no independence whatsoever.
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