Senses
侍生 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
侍生 humble self-appellation (local officials)
humble self-address used by local officials when visiting local gentry, typically written on calling cards
侍生 humble self-appellation (to/for women)
humble self-address used when writing to or mourning women of the same or younger generation