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Chaozhu is a string of beads worn on Qing Dynasty court uniforms, shaped like a prayer bead hanging on a monk's chest. Court officials, including those of the fifth rank in civil service and those of the fourth rank or above in military service, are allowed to wear court uniforms only when they, along with their wives, children, and officials of the Military Affairs Department, Guards, Ministry of Rites, Guozijian, Dachang Temple, Guanglu Temple, Honglu Temple, etc. It is one of the symbols that display identity and status, and ordinary people are not allowed to wear it at any time.