linsheng

lin·sheng
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/lɪnˈʃʌŋ//lɪnˈʃɛŋ/

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounlinsheng (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableIn 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.

Origin

Transliteration of Mandarin 廩生 /廪生 (lǐnshēng).

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APA

linsheng. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/linsheng

MLA

“linsheng.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/linsheng. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “linsheng,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/linsheng.

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