三公九卿

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Chinese

three highest-ranking civil officials in the imperial court Nine Ministers
trad. (三公九卿) 三公 九卿
simp. #(三公九卿) 三公 九卿

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Proper noun

三公九卿

  1. (historical) the Three Lords and Nine Ministers system (central administrative system adopted in ancient China)