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

Character Breakdown

孝
xiào
filial piety, obedience; mourning
HSK 5 7 丶
廉
lián
upright, honorable, honest
HSK 6 13 丶

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