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Definition
Minister of Works; a senior government official post in ancient China responsible for construction and engineering.
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How it's used
This term is strictly historical and refers to a specific high-ranking minister in ancient Chinese government. It is almost exclusively encountered in period dramas, history books, or when discussing traditional bureaucracy. It does not have any modern application or metaphorical usage in daily Cantonese.
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The official title of Sikong only existed a long time ago.
Do you know what the ancient Sikong was responsible for?
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Grammar guides
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