shì​shēng

humble self-appellation (Hanlin Academy)

  • created sense approved 侍生 · shì​shēng · humble self-appellation (Hanlin Academy) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    侍生

    shì​shēng

    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 (literal) → 侍 · shì · student 生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · student

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  • created sense approved 侍生 · shì​shēng · humble self-appellation (local officials) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    侍生

    shì​shēng

    humble self-appellation (local officials)

    humble self-address used by local officials when visiting local gentry, typically written on calling cards

    侍 (literal) → 侍 · shì · student 生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · student

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  • created sense approved 侍生 · shì​shēng · humble self-appellation (to/for women) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    侍生

    shì​shēng

    humble self-appellation (to/for women)

    humble self-address used when writing to or mourning women of the same or younger generation

    侍 (literal) → 侍 · shì · student 生 (literal) → 生 · shēng · student

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