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Definition
An official petition or report submitted to an emperor or the imperial court.
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How it's used
This term is strictly confined to historical contexts involving the imperial bureaucracy of ancient China. It carries a formal and archaic weight that makes it entirely inappropriate for modern petitions or administrative requests. Use it only when discussing dynastic history or period dramas.
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He wrote a petition and submitted it to the emperor.
What is written in the content of this petition?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word for modern letters or formal complaints to government officials, which is incorrect. For modern contexts, use words like 請願書 or 投訴信 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
