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/ˌʃʌŋjuˈæn/ · noun
(historical) In ancient China, a scholar who has passed the entry-level examination to study at a college..
Use shengyuan when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Shengyuan means (historical) In ancient China, a scholar who has passed the entry-level examination to study at a college..
Common synonyms include xiucai.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use shengyuan where its definition matches the intended context.
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