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清君侧

qīng jūn cèdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to remove the treacherous ministers surrounding the monarch (historically used as a pretext for rebellion)
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

清君側 清君侧 [qing1 jun1 ce4] /to remove the treacherous ministers surrounding the monarch (historically used as a pretext for rebellion)/

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Other forms in these source records: 清君側

  • 清
    qīng

    (of water etc) clear / clean / quiet / still / pure / uncorrupted / clear / distinct / to clear / to settle (accounts)

    Qīng

    Qing (Wade-Giles: Ch'ing) dynasty of China (1644–1911) / surname Qing

  • 君
    jūn

    monarch / lord / gentleman / ruler

  • 侧
    cè

    the side / to incline towards / to lean / inclined / lateral / side

    zhāi

    lean on one side

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