created sense approved 状元/狀元 · zhuàngyuán · imperial champion
状元 / 狀元
zhuàngyuán
imperial champion
The candidate ranked first in the palace examination, the highest level of the Chinese imperial examination system.
他在殿试中表现优异，被皇帝钦点为状元。
noun
created sense approved 状元/狀元 · zhuàngyuán · leading light
状元 / 狀元
zhuàngyuán
leading light
The most talented, successful, or outstanding person within a specific field, trade, or profession.
三百六十行，行行出状元。
noun
created sense approved 状元/狀元 · zhuàngyuán · top scorer
状元 / 狀元
zhuàngyuán
top scorer
The person who achieves the highest marks in a modern academic examination, particularly the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao).
她是今年全省的高考文科状元。
noun