清显 (qīng xiǎn) — (historical) high-ranking and honorable official position
Definition
清显 is a literary, historical term meaning a high-ranking and honorable official position, often used to describe prestigious posts in the imperial court. It is a formal, written word — not used in everyday speech.
noun
(historical) high-ranking and honorable official position
Examples
- 清显，。Tā zài cháo tíng zhōng dān rèn qīng xiǎn, shēn shòu huáng dì xìn rèn.He held a high-ranking official position at court and was deeply trusted by the emperor.
- 清显，。Táng dài xǔ duō wén rén zhuī qiú qīng xiǎn, yǐ cǐ guāng zōng yào zǔ.Many literati in the Tang dynasty pursued high-ranking official positions to bring glory to their ancestors.
- ，清显。Tā chū shēn míng mén, nián qīng shí biàn huò dé qīng xiǎn.He came from a prestigious family and obtained a high-ranking official position at a young age.
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