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north
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face; side; surface face; side; surface; aspect; top |
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北
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面
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| simp. #(北面)
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北
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面
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Etymology
According to ancient convention, the most important person in a room would be seated on the north side facing south. All subordinates would therefore be facing north, in deference to the most important person (such as the emperor).
Pronunciation
Noun
北面
- north; north side
- (literary) official in feudal court
Synonyms
Coordinate terms
- (north):
- 東面／东面 (dōngmiàn)
- 南面 (nánmiàn)
- 西面 (xīmiàn)
Verb
北面
- (literary) to face north (in deference to the emperor or one's superior)
- (literary, of an apprentice) to follow a master