太傅
Chinese
too (much); very; extremely; highest; greatest |
instruct; tutor; instructor; adhere; apply | ||
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simp. and trad. (太傅) |
太 | 傅 |
Etymology
During the Han Dynasty, the three highest civil posts, 三公 (sāngōng), were 太師/太师 (tàishī), 太傅 (tàifù) and 太保 (tàibǎo). These were the three highest civil positions at the time (modern equivalent ~ White House Chief of Staff or prime minister), and were roughly equivalent in rank to the subsequent position of 宰相 (zǎixiàng, “Chancellor of China”).
Pronunciation
Descendants
- → Mongolian: тайфу (tajfu)
- → Manchu: ᡨᠠᡳᡶᡠ (taifu)
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