Chinese
kējǔ
Meaning: imperial examination system
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

古代讀書人通過科舉考試來進入仕途。
古代读书人通过科举考试来进入仕途。
Ancient scholars entered officialdom through the imperial examination system.
科舉時,許多考生到京師參加會試。
During the imperial examination era, many candidates went to the capital to take the metropolitan exam.
他在科舉考試中獲得了狀元。
He obtained the title of Zhuangyuan in the imperial exam.
他在科舉考試中獲得了官職。
He obtained an official position in the imperial examination.

Usage Notes

Refers to the civil service examination system in imperial China.

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