Definition
清显 is a classical Chinese term referring to high-ranking, prestigious official positions, especially those held by scholars or aristocrats in imperial China. It carries a connotation of honor and social distinction. This word is rarely used in modern everyday Chinese and appears mostly in historical or literary contexts.
n.
(historical) high-ranking and honorable official position
Examples
- 清显，。Tā zài cháotíng zhōng dānrèn qīng xiǎn, shēn shòu huángdì xìnrèn.He held a high-ranking official position at court and was deeply trusted by the emperor.
- 清显，。Tángdài xǔduō wénrén zhuīqiú qīng xiǎn, yǐ cǐ guāngzōng yàozǔ.Many literati in the Tang dynasty pursued high-ranking official positions to bring glory to their ancestors.
- ，清显。Tā chūshēn míngmén, niánqīng shí biàn huòdé qīng xiǎn.He came from a prestigious family and obtained a high-ranking official position at a young age.
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