Chinese
zhuàngyuán
Meaning: Top scorer in the imperial examination; champion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

狀元
狀
元
状元
状
元

Example sentences

He obtained the title of Zhuangyuan in the imperial exam.
他在殿試中表現優異,被皇帝親自點為狀元。
他在殿试中表现优异,被皇帝亲自点为状元。
He performed excellently in the palace examination and was personally selected as the 'Zhuangyuan' (top scorer) by the emperor.

Usage Notes

Refers to the person who ranked first in the highest imperial examination. Also used metaphorically for the best in any field.

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