Definition
驿站 (yì zhàn) were relay stations in ancient China's imperial postal/courier system. Traveling officials and messengers would stop at these stations to change horses, rest, and pass on messages. The word is a place noun referring to these historical stations.
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relay station (in ancient China's postal/courier system)
Examples
- 驿站，。Zhège yì zhàn zài gǔdài hěn zhòngyào, yóuchāi zài zhèlǐ huàn mǎ.This relay station was very important in ancient times; couriers changed horses here.
- 驿站。yì zhàn shì Sīchóu Zhī Lù shàng de zhòngyào xiūxi diǎn.The relay station was an important resting point on the Silk Road.
- 驿站。Gǔdài yì zhàn wèi xìnshǐ tígōng le bìyào de shíwù hé xiūxi.Ancient relay stations provided messengers with necessary food and rest.
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