贲 (bēn) — (bound form, literary) large, energetic; used in historical terms like 虎贲 (hǔbēn) 'imperial guard'
Definition
Literary, bound form meaning 'large and vigorous.' Almost always seen inside 虎贲 (hǔbēn), referring to the emperor's elite Tiger Guard.
bound form
(bound form, literary) largeenergeticused in historical terms like 虎贲 (hǔbēn) 'imperial guard'
Examples
- 贲。Hǔ bēn jūn shì gǔ dài de jīng ruì bù duì.The Tiger Guard Corps was an elite unit in ancient times.
- 贲。Gǔ dài dì wáng shēn biān cháng yǒu hǔ bēn hù wèi.Ancient emperors often had Tiger Guards as escorts.
- 贲。Hǔ bēn jūn yǐ yǒng měng zhōng chéng zhù chēng.The Tiger Guard was known for bravery and loyalty.
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