created reference approved 孝廉 → 举人/舉人 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
孝廉 xiàolián
举人 / 舉人 jǔrén
synonym
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created sense approved 孝廉 · xiàolián · successful candidate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
孝廉
xiàolián
successful candidate
(historical) A person who has passed the civil service exams; specifically used during the Ming and Qing dynasties as an informal title for a [[举人|舉人|ju3 ren2]]
孝 (literal) → 孝 · xiào · filial; filial piety 廉 (literal) → 廉 · lián · incorruptible
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created sense approved 孝廉 · xiàolián · xiaolian — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
孝廉
xiàolián
xiaolian
(historical) An administrative recruitment system during the Han dynasty, where local officials recommended candidates based on their filial piety and integrity; later merged into a single examination subject.
孝 (literal) → 孝 · xiào · filial; filial piety 廉 (literal) → 廉 · lián · incorruptible
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