shìshēng
humble self-appellation (Hanlin Academy)
侍生 shìshēng
- humble self-appellation (Hanlin Academy)
- humble self-address used by junior members of the Imperial Academy (Hanlin Academy) during the Ming and Qing dynasties when addressing seniors
- humble self-appellation (local officials)
- humble self-address used by local officials when visiting local gentry, typically written on calling cards
- humble self-appellation (to/for women)
- humble self-address used when writing to or mourning women of the same or younger generation
Cross-References
Has abbreviation
- 侍 shì