xiào lián

孝廉 (xiào lián) is a Chinese word meaning “xiaolian, two examination subjects in Han, later a single subject in Ming and Qing; successful second degree candidate”.

Meanings

  1. 1xiaolian, two examination subjects in Han, later a single subject in Ming and Qing
  2. 2successful second degree candidate

Characters in 孝廉

孝xiào · filial piety or obedience廉lián · incorruptible

Related words

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