隶

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   (bound form) a person in servitude; low-ranking subordinate

   • tāshìyīgèxiǎolì.

     他是一个小隶。🔊

     He is a minor subordinate.

2. 貳动verb

   (bound form) to be subordinate to

   • zhègebùménlìshǔyúzǒnggōngsī.

     这个部门隶属于总公司。🔊

     This department is subordinate to the parent company.

3. 參名noun

   (bound form) clerical script (the style of characters intermediate between ancient seal and modern regular characters)

   • lìshūshìyīzhǒnggǔlǎodezìtǐ.

     隶书是一种古老的字体。🔊

     Lishu is an ancient form of script.