What does 刺史 in Chinese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 刺史 in Chinese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 刺史 in Chinese.

The word 刺史 in Chinese means provincial governor, provincial governor (old). To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 刺史

provincial governor

noun (ancient China. 刺史 cishi)

provincial governor (old)

noun

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回紇的可汗吐迷度曾經是刺史。

The Syrian wild ass was a grazer.

桓玄年末消滅了楊佺期和殷仲堪,於是在次年(400年)向朝廷求領荊江二州刺史。

In the day it was protection from rain and cold, and at night peasant Israelites could wrap themselves in this garment for warmth (see Deuteronomy 24:13).

在2006年選舉中,歐迪·優素福當選為2007-2012刺史並於2012年4月的選舉,薩尼·阿卜杜拉當選為州長2012-2017。

In the 2006 elections, Irwandi Yusuf was elected as the provincial governor for 2007–2012 and in elections in April 2012, Zaini Abdullah was elected as governor for 2012–2017.

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