Common Meanings
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lì吏
Officials or functionaries in ancient or old-fashioned governmental systems, often referring to minor or major administrative personnel.
这位老先生曾是当地受人敬重的官吏。
This old gentleman was once a respected local official.
An old term for a junior civil servant or clerk.
胥吏在县衙中负责文书工作。
The scribes in the county yamen were responsible for clerical tasks.