What do you mean by gentry among officials and gentry?

Gentry is a social stratum in the traditional society of China, which plays an important role in organization and management. Because the class status of gentry is higher than that of ordinary people, they enjoy more privileges and powers. As representatives of politics, economy and culture, gentry hold important decision-making power and resource allocation power, and are also the main negotiators of social public affairs.

Under the social system in ancient China, gentry can be divided into local gentry and official gentry. Landlords and gentry are based on local family capital, and usually consist of some wealthy landlords, businessmen and nobles. Officials and gentry are composed of officials appointed by the state or government, who have higher social status and greater power. In the history of China, the gentry have always played an important role and shouldered the important responsibility of maintaining social stability and development.

In modern society, the concept of gentry has gradually disappeared, but its influence and function are still reflected in many aspects. For example, elites from all walks of life may form social organizations similar to gentlemen's clubs to enhance their contact with each other. In addition, in the political, commercial and cultural fields, gentlemen still have a wider social circle than others, and they also have more abundant resources and opportunities.