linsheng
See also: lǐnshēng
English
editEtymology
editTransliteration from Mandarin 廩生/廪生 (lǐnshēng).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editlinsheng (uncountable)
- (historical) 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.