gōng
míng

common

Meaning of 功名

功名 means imperial examination title or official position (in feudal times). Pronounced gōng míng.

  • imperial examination title or official position (in feudal times)

Definitions & Examples

shēng
dōu
zài
zhuī
qiú
gōng
míng
 

He spent his whole life pursuing fame and fortune.

chú
gōng
míng
shì
duì
shū
rén
zuì
yán
de
chéng
zhī
 

Stripping someone of their official title was one of the most severe punishments for scholars.

dài
shū
rén
kǎo
gōng
míng
shì
wéi
zuì
gāo
xiǎng
 

Ancient scholars regarded passing the imperial examinations and obtaining an official rank as their highest ideal.

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