(idiom) In ancient times, a certificate granted by the emperor to a meritorious official, guaranteeing hereditary privileges or exemption from punishment.
(idiom) An ancient certificate or symbol granted by the emperor to meritorious officials, guaranteeing such privileges as hereditary titles and exemption from certain punishments.
(idiom) An ancient Chinese system for selecting officials that preserved the privileges of powerful clans under the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern dynasties.
(idiom) Fine clothes and rich food / by extension, the sons of wealthy and powerful families who know only how to enjoy their privileges and are incapable of doing anything useful.
(idiom) In ancient China, a title or certificate granted by the emperor to meritorious subjects, guaranteeing privileges or exemption from punishment for them and their descendants.
(idiom) Refers to the iron credential written in red ink that ancient emperors granted to meritorious officials, guaranteeing hereditary privileges or exemption from certain punishments.
(idiom) A noble, influential and prestigious family, sometimes enjoying special privileges. It can also refer to people from a distinguished background.
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