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No. 5,690 in Chinese

卿

"卿" is a term of address meaning "minister," "official," or an affectionate term like "dear."

In a sentence

  • 卿乃我挚友,无须拘礼。

    You are my close friend, no need for formalities.

    In this sentence, "卿" is used in a literary or archaic sense referring to a close friend or confidant.

  • 陛下以卿为重臣,必当尽忠职守。

    His Majesty regards you as an important minister; you must fulfill your duties faithfully.

    Here, "卿" is employed in a formal and respectful way to address a high-ranked individual often used in imperial contexts.

  • 卿性温雅,深得大家喜爱。

    You are gentle and elegant by nature, earning everyone's affection.

    "卿" in this example reflects an affectionate and respectful way to address someone, indicating admiration and closeness.

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