Definition
土司 has two completely different meanings. Historically, it refers to the tusi system — hereditary headmen or chieftains in minority regions of southwest China who governed under the central government. In modern everyday usage, it is also a loanword from English meaning 'toast' (grilled bread). These senses are unrelated, so context determines which one is intended.
n.
(historical) indigenous hereditary headman or chieftain system in minority regions(loanword) toast (grilled bread)
Examples
- 土司。Lìshǐ shàng tǔ sī zhìdù zài xīnán dìqū yǐngxiǎng hěn dà.The historical tusi system had a great influence in the southwestern region.
- 土司，。Wǒ zǎoshang xǐhuān chī yí piàn tǔ sī, pèi diǎn huángyóu.I like to have a slice of toast in the morning with some butter.
- 土司。Zhège bówùguǎn zhǎnshì le gǔdài tǔ sī de wénwù.This museum displays artifacts from ancient chieftain systems.
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