dēng

archaic
historical

Meaning of 登第

登第 means to pass the imperial examinations; specifically, to pass the highest level (jinshi). Pronounced dēng dì.

  • to pass the imperial examinations; specifically, to pass the highest level (jinshi)

Definitions & Examples

hán
chuāng
shí
nián
 
zhōng
dēng
 

After studying diligently for ten years, he finally passed the highest imperial examination.

Zài
dài
 
dēng
shì
duō
shū
rén
de
shēng
mèng
xiǎng
 

In ancient times, passing the jinshi examination was the lifelong dream of many scholars.

Fàn
Jìn
zhòng
hòu
xīn
ruò
kuáng
 
gèng
kuàng
shì
dēng
 

Fan Jin was ecstatic after passing the provincial exam, let alone passing the highest imperial exam.