English Explanatory Dictionary

linsheng

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In the ancient Chinese imperial examination system, the first class of shengyuan, who were the best performers in the college exam, and got to receive government-issued rations and pay for their academic achievements.

Pronunciation

/lɪnˈʃʌŋ/ /lɪnˈʃɛŋ/ lĭn′shŭng′

Word forms

linsheng

Etymology

Transliteration of Mandarin 廩生 /廪生 (lǐnshēng).

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