imperial title; official rank
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
imperial examination title or official position (in feudal times)
formalRefers to the scholarly titles obtained through the imperial civil examination system and the associated government positions in historical China. Often carries connotations of social status and worldly success.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
dōu都
zài在
zhuī追
qiú求
gōng功
míng名
lì利
lù禄
。
He spent his whole life pursuing fame and fortune.
Gé革
chú除
gōng功
míng名
shì是
duì对
dú读
shū书
rén人
zuì最
yán严
lì厉
de的
chéng惩
fá罚
zhī之
yī一
。
Stripping someone of their official title was one of the most severe punishments for scholars.
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Gǔ古
dài代
dú读
shū书
rén人
bǎ把
kǎo考
qǔ取
gōng功
míng名
shì视
wéi为
zuì最
gāo高
lǐ理
xiǎng想
。
Ancient scholars regarded passing the imperial examinations and obtaining an official rank as their highest ideal.