ciu4 zing3朝政
Jyutpingciu4 zing3
Yalechìuh jing
Definition
State affairs of an imperial court.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the power struggles and administrative affairs within a historical imperial palace. It is almost exclusively used in literary contexts, historical dramas, or when describing power dynamics in ancient dynasties. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing history or watching period films.
Examples
Those few people dominate the imperial court, causing the people to suffer.
Who has the ability to interfere with the imperial court's politics?
Related words
Common phrases
to monopolize or dominate the imperial court's power
to interfere with imperial court affairs
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe modern government or office politics, as it carries a strong connotation of feudal systems and emperors. Use 政治 or 公司政治 instead for contemporary settings.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
