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Definition
The Six Ministries, the central administrative departments in imperial China.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the central administrative structure used by successive imperial dynasties in China. It is almost exclusively encountered in historical contexts, such as period dramas or academic discussions about Chinese history. Because it is a formal historical term, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history.
Examples
The Six Ministries were departments in ancient times responsible for handling different affairs.
Do you know specifically what kind of work the Six Ministries were responsible for?
Related words
Common phrases
Ministers of the Six Ministries
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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.
