Definitions
surname Xu
all; assist; to store
Etymology
A body ⺼ wrapped in cloth 疋
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The character "胥" is structured with the "meat" radical "月" positioned beside the component "疋", which conveys concepts related to the foot or a bolt of cloth, though this arrangement in its modern form is not directly illustrative of its earliest semantic roots. Etymologically, it initially carried meanings associated with mutualism or collectivity, often interpreted as "all" or "together" in classical texts. Over time, its semantic focus shifted to specifically denote minor officials or clerks, likely due to these roles' connections to communal coordination and documentation, resulting in its predominant historical usage within administrative terminology and its occasional presence in personal names.
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胥先生来自北京。
我的同事姓胥。
古代胥吏地位不高。
这位胥吏负责记录文书。
胥役在衙门里工作。
研究历史需要了解胥吏制度。
胥姓在中国并不常见。
尽管胥吏权力有限，但他们处理日常政务。