Taiwan Mandarin

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御史

yù shǐ·ㄩˋ ㄕˇ

“imperial censor; dynastic official who monitored government conduct and impeached misconduct”

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To drive or ride; to govern or rule; to manage; to defend or resist; to welcome (Taiwan usage); to serve or offer (literary).

History; annals; a chronicle; surname Shi; an official historian in ancient China; a document recording past events.