‘使价’ (shǐ jiè) is a classical Chinese term meaning 'envoy' or 'imperial messenger' — a person officially dispatched by a ruler or government to represent authority, deliver decrees, negotiate treaties, or inspect regional affairs. The character 使 (shǐ) means 'to send' or 'messenger', and 价 (jiè) here is an archaic variant of 介 (jiè), meaning 'intermediary' or 'go-between'. Together, they emphasize the role of a trusted intermediary acting on behalf of higher authority.

This term appears almost exclusively in historical texts, classical literature, and formal historical discourse — not in modern spoken or written Mandarin. It evokes imperial China’s bureaucratic and diplomatic systems, especially during dynasties like Han, Tang, or Ming. While rare today, it may surface in academic writing, historical dramas, or museum exhibits describing ancient envoys sent to tributary states or frontier regions.