蠹吏

dù lì

Dictionary entry

corrupt officials

What does 蠹吏 mean?

蠹吏 (dù lì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1corrupt officials

Character breakdown

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蠹dùinsect that eats into books, clothing etc · moth-eaten 吏lìminor government official or functionary (old)

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蠹吏

dù lì

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