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prime minister (in feudal China)

宰相
zǎi xiàng
z+ǎi·3rd tonex+iàng·4th tone
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Synonyms
the most senior minister of many kingdoms or dynasties (with varying roles) · prime minister丞相chéng xiàngphotogenic · (old) high official上相shàng xiàngprime minister (of Japan or UK etc)首相shǒu xiànglord · master · young gentleman · male prostitute · catamite · mahjong player disqualified by unintentionally taking in the wrong number of dominoes · (old form of address for one's husband) husband相公xiàng gongsame as Book of History尚书Shàng shū
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