limited jinshi quotas

language: de

definitions

  1. The restriction on the number of successful candidates permitted to pass the highest level of the imperial examination system (Jinshi) in ancient China.
    de: Begrenzte Jinshi-Quoten

examples

  1. Due to limited jinshi quotas, only the most brilliant scholars could attain high government positions.

    Aufgrund der begrenzten Jinshi-Quoten konnten nur die brillantesten Gelehrten hohe Regierungsämter bekleiden.