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臬臺

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See also: 臬台

Chinese

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provincial judge
(measure word); platform; stage
(measure word); platform; stage; terrace; stand; support; desk; station; broadcasting station
 
trad. (臬臺/臬台) /
simp. (臬台)

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Noun

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臬臺

  1. (archaic, polite) 按察使 (àncháshǐ); one of senior provincial official positions during Ming and Qing dynasties, responsible for public security, prosecution, investigation and justice affairs.