錦衣衛

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Brocade Uniform Guard, imperial bodyguard and secret police force of the Ming emperors

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. Brocade Uniform Guard, imperial bodyguard and secret police force of the Ming emperors

Written Forms

錦衣衛Traditional · Main Form
锦衣卫Alternate Form

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