侍从

侍從
shìcóng
noun #19,448

Measure Word

侍从 míng

Meanings

  1. 1 attendant
  2. 2 retainer
  3. 3 to serve (an important personage)

Examples

Guówáng shēnbiān zǒngshì gēnzhe jǐ gè shìcóng.
The king was always accompanied by several attendants.
Shìcóngguān fùzé zhàogù jiāngjūn de rìcháng qǐjū.
The aide-de-camp was responsible for attending to the general's daily needs.

Tips

history
In imperial China, 侍从 referred to close attendants of the emperor or high officials. The term carries an air of feudal hierarchy — modern usage is mostly in historical or literary contexts.

Stroke Order

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cóng