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shengyuan

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˌʃʌŋjuˈæn/
  • /ˌʃʌŋjuˈɑːn/
  • shŭng′yüăn′

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noun

Meaning 1

In ancient China, a scholar who has passed the entry-level examination to study at a college.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: xiucai

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Transliteration from Mandarin 生員/生员 (shēngyuán).