Bahasa Melayu
mandarin
English
mandarin, high official, Chinese mandarin
A powerful senior official, especially in historical Chinese use.
مندارين
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Cerita itu menyebut seorang mandarin yang dihormati ramai.
The story mentions a mandarin who was respected by many people.
Lukisan lama itu menggambarkan mandarin di istana.
The old painting shows a mandarin in the palace.
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pegawai atasan
Used for a senior official, especially in a historical context.
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