孝廉 xiào lián

filial and upright civil exam candidate

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. xiaolian, two examination subjects in Han, later a single subject in Ming and Qing
  2. 2. successful second degree candidate

Characters

Character Meaning
孝 xiào HSK 5
filial piety or obedience; mourning apparel
廉 lián HSK 6
inexpensive; honest; incorruptible