linsheng
See also: lǐnshēng
English
Etymology
From Mandarin 廩生/廪生 (lǐnshēng).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /lɪnˈʃʌŋ/, /lɪnˈʃɛŋ/
Noun
linsheng (uncountable)
- (China, historical) In the 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.