北面

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Chinese

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north
face; side; surface
face; side; surface; aspect; top
 
trad. (北面)
simp. #(北面)

Etymology

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According to ancient convention, the most important person in a room would be seated on the north side facing south. All subordinates would therefore be facing north, in deference to the most important person (such as the emperor).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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北面

  1. north; north side
  2. (literary) official in feudal court

Synonyms

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Coordinate terms

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Verb

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北面

  1. (literary) to face north (in deference to the emperor or one's superior)
  2. (literary, of an apprentice) to follow a master