孝廉
Chinese edit
filial | uncorrupt; inexpensive | ||
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trad. (孝廉) | 孝 | 廉 | |
simp. #(孝廉) | 孝 | 廉 | |
Literally: “showing filial piety and honest”. |
Etymology edit
In the Han Dynasty, a commandery governor could nominate a private citizen for an official post. The nominee was selected for an outstanding record of filial piety and honesty.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
孝廉
- (historical) local nominee for an official post
Derived terms edit
See also edit
- 秀才 (xiùcái)