孝廉(xiào lián)

2 characters

xiaolian, two examination subjects in Han, later a single…

Character breakdown

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filial piety or obedienceFull guide →
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Word information

Pinyin
xiào lián
Meaning
xiaolian, two examination subjects in Han, later a single subject in Ming and Qing
HSK level
Characters
2
Traditional
Same

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