翰林(hàn lín)

2 characters

refers to academics employed as imperial secretaries…

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Word information

Pinyin
hàn lín
Meaning
refers to academics employed as imperial secretaries from the Tang onwards, forming the Hanlin Imperial Academy 翰林院
HSK level
Characters
2
Traditional
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