Senses
举人/ 舉人 recommended candidate
(historical) a person recommended for office by local officials, especially during the Han Dynasty
举人/ 舉人 to lift someone
to lift or hold a person up in the air
举人/ 舉人 to recommend talent
to recommend or promote talented individuals for official positions
举人/ 舉人 provincial graduate
(historical) a successful candidate in the provincial level imperial examination during the Ming and Qing dynasties
举人/ 舉人 eligible examination candidate
(historical) a person qualified to sit for the jinshi (imperial) examination during the Tang and Song dynasties