太史

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Chinese

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too (much); very; extremely
too (much); very; extremely; highest; greatest
 
history
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(太史)
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Etymology

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Subordinate to the Minister of Ceremonies, the Court Astronomer made astronomical observations and drafted the annual lunisolar calendar. The Court Astronomer also upheld a literacy test of 9,000 characters for nominees aspiring to become subordinate officials for either the Minister Steward or Palace Assistant Imperial Clerk.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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太史

  1. (historical) Court Astronomer
  2. (historical) Imperial Historian

Synonyms

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  • (Imperial Historian): (historical) 修譔修撰 (xiūzhuàn)

Derived terms

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Proper noun

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太史

  1. a surname
    太史  ―  Tàishǐ  ―  Taishi Ci (Han Dynasty general)

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