额外主事 — “Extra principal; supernumerary administrator”
额外主事 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a low-ranking or supernumerary official in various government departments during the Ming and Qing dynasties, often filled by scholars who did not pass the highest imperial examinations or by imperial grace”. Literally, “Extra principal; supernumerary administrator”.
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What does 额外主事 mean?
额外主事 (é wài zhǔ shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a low-ranking or supernumerary official in various government departments during the Ming and Qing dynasties, often filled by scholars who did not pass the highest imperial examinations or by imperial grace”.
How do you pronounce 额外主事?
额外主事 is pronounced é wài zhǔ shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 额外主事 literally mean?
Literally, 额外主事 means “Extra principal; supernumerary administrator”. It is used to mean “a low-ranking or supernumerary official in various government departments during the Ming and Qing dynasties, often filled by scholars who did not pass the highest imperial examinations or by imperial grace”.
What is the Chinese definition of 额外主事?
明清时为各部司员的低级官吏。一般由没有考中庶吉士的进士充任，也可以由皇帝赏赐。