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    Referring to the imperial court with 朝廷 (cháotíng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    被 + 朝廷 + Verb

    Explanation

    The noun 朝廷 (cháotíng) means "imperial court" and refers to the central government of a dynasty in ancient China. It is used in historical and literary contexts when discussing the emperor, officials, and affairs of state.

    Examples

    • 古代朝廷的官员等级非常严格。

      Gǔdài cháotíng de guānyuán děngjí fēicháng yángé.

      The ranking system for officials in the ancient imperial court was very strict.

    • 这件事必须上报朝廷。

      Zhè jiàn shì bìxū shàngbào cháotíng.

      This matter must be reported to the imperial court.

    • 那时候朝廷腐败，百姓生活很苦。

      Nà shíhou cháotíng fǔbài, bǎixìng shēnghuó hěn kǔ.

      At that time, the imperial court was corrupt and the common people lived in great hardship.

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