埰 (cài) - Fief & estate

埰Tone 4

cài ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

埰 · cài

Fief;

estate;

feudal domain granted by a sovereign to a noble or official.

Fiefestatefeudal domain granted by a sovereign to a

Usage highlights

FiefdomFeudal estateManorDomainFeudal grantNoble's estate

Synonyms

  • 采— To pick; collect; also used for fief/estate in historical context
  • 邑— City; town; settlement (component of fiefdom concept)
  • 封地— Fief; enfeoffed land

Antonyms

  • 庶民— Commoner (opposite of fief-holding nobility)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He received a fiefdom (采邑) from the emperor.
  • The noble managed his estate (采地) efficiently.
  • Feudal lords held domains (采邑) granted by the king.
  • The official was granted a manor (采地) for his service.

Collocations

  • Fiefdom(采邑)
  • Feudal estate(采地)
  • Manor(采邑)
  • Domain(采地)
  • Feudal grant(采邑)
  • Noble's estate(采地)

Idioms

  • To receive a fiefdom(受采邑)
  • To grant a feudal domain(赐采地)
  • To manage an estate(治采邑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, emperors granted fiefs (埰) to nobles and officials as rewards for service.
  • The system of granting fiefdoms was part of the feudal structure during various dynasties.
  • Fief-holding came with responsibilities including governance and military service to the sovereign.

FAQ