memorial to the emperor (folded in accordion form)
奏折 zòuzhé[memorial to the throne
as written on paper folded in accordion form
] 写奏章的折子
古代臣子对君主上书时用来缮写奏章的摺本。
《花月痕.第三七回》:「经略笑道:『喜事重重!』便向摺匣中取出一本奏摺,交付荷生。」也作「奏折」。