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Definition
The provincial-level imperial examination held every three years in dynastic China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the provincial level of the imperial examination system during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It serves as a historical term rather than a modern educational concept, often appearing in period dramas or historical texts. Passing this exam was a significant social milestone that granted the title of 舉人, allowing individuals to enter the officialdom hierarchy.
Examples
He was very nervous when he took the provincial examination.
The provincial examination is only held once every three years.
Related words
Common phrases
to pass the provincial examination
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
