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状元郎
zhuàngyuánláng
Description
在古代中国，考试考第一名的人叫"状元"，"状元郎"就是对这个人的称呼。
In ancient China, the person who ranked first in the exam was called "状元", and "状元郎" is the title for that person.
现在人们有时也用这个词，来说学习特别好、考第一名的人。
Nowadays, people sometimes use this word to refer to someone who studies very well and ranks first in exams.
Meanings
状元郎zhuàngyuánláng
the top scholar in the old imperial exam
他中了状元郎，全家人都很高兴。
He became the top scholar, and the whole family was very happy.
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Notes
- Etymology
状元 (top exam graduate) + 郎, an old respectful term for a young man.
- Nuance
literary or historical flavor; often used affectionately for a brilliant top student.
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