zap1 gam1 ng4執金吾执金吾
Jyutpingzap1 gam1 ng4
Yalejāp gām ǹgh
Definition
An official title in the Han dynasty in charge of security and policing in the capital city.
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How it's used
Historical terms like this are rarely used in daily conversation and are mostly encountered in period dramas or academic discussions. It specifically refers to the official in charge of the capital's security and patrols during the Han Dynasty. Because it is a highly specific historical title, it does not have a modern equivalent in contemporary government structures.
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