lián
zhòng
sān
yuán

idiom
common

Meaning of 连中三元

连中三元 means to achieve first place in three consecutive imperial examinations; to win three times in a row; to succeed consecutively three times. Pronounced lián zhòng sān yuán.

  • to achieve first place in three consecutive imperial examinations
  • to win three times in a row; to succeed consecutively three times

Definitions & Examples

Zài
míng
qīng
shí
 
néng
gòu
lián
zhòng
sān
yuán
zhě
fèng
máo
lín
jiǎo
 
bèi
shì
wéi
wén
xīng
xià
fán
 

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, those who could achieve the 'triple first' were extremely rare and were regarded as incarnations of the literary star.

lǎn
qún
shū
 
cái
huá
héng
 
zuì
zhōng
shí
xiàn
le
lián
zhòng
sān
yuán
de
mèng
xiǎng
 

He was widely read and exceptionally talented, and ultimately realized his dream of achieving the triple first in the examinations.