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Definition
A recommended candidate or successful examinee under the Chinese imperial examination system.
- historicala candidate recommended for office by local officials during the Han dynasty
- historicala candidate eligible to sit for the jinshi exam during the Tang and Song dynasties
- historicala successful candidate in the provincial level imperial examinations during the Ming and Qing dynasties
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a historical academic rank rather than a modern job title or general status. While it implies high social standing in a historical context, it is strictly used when discussing imperial history or period dramas. It carries a sense of scholarly prestige that is distinct from the later title of 進士.
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After he passed the provincial exam, his whole family felt very proud.
In ancient times, could you become an official immediately after passing the provincial exam?
Related words
Common phrases
to take the provincial imperial examination
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with modern terms for candidates or contestants, but it is exclusively a historical term for a specific level of imperial degree holder.
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