I Have Amnesia, Don't Be NoisyCh62 - Borrowing Authority

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A type of wooden platform shoes that were adapted by the Manchus in order to emulate the particular gait that bound feet necessitated (the Manchus did not bind their feet).

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A phrase associated with the Qing dynasty’s selection process for admitting women into the palace. If a woman was chosen, she would be considered as having ‘left her plaque’. If she was not chosen, she would be considered as having her ‘plaque discarded’. Those who were initially chosen would still have to undergo a second round of selections, of which some will also have their ‘plaques discarded’.

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Using powerful connections to intimidate others.

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A title of respect towards superiors.

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The Niohuru was a prominent Manchu clan during the Qing dynasty. The clan was well known then for producing a variety of consorts of all ranks for emperors, several of whom went on to become mothers to reigning emperors

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Aisin Gioro was the imperial clan of Manchu emperors of the Qing Dynasty. The word Aisin means gold in the Manchu language and Gioro is the name of their ancestral home in present-day Yilan, Heilongjiang Province.

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The ‘ben’ here is meant to be a play on benzuo, so instead of zuo it’s Bing.