Nantoka/故吏gù lì故吏 (gù lì) is a Chinese word meaning “(literary) former subordinate”.Meanings1(literary) former subordinateCharacters in 故吏故gù · happening吏lì · minor government official or functionary (old)Related words故事old practice故事narrative; story; tale故意deliberately; on purpose事故accident故障malfunction缘故reason无缘无故(idiom) no cause or reason; completely uncalled for故乡home故happening已故the late无故without cause or reason何故what for?Study Chinese with flashcards →