most important palace examination

language: en

definitions

  1. The final and highest stage of the imperial examination system in ancient China, presided over personally by the Emperor to select top officials.
    en: The final and highest stage of the imperial examination system in ancient China, presided over personally by the Emperor to select top officials.
  2. A metaphor for a high-stakes, decisive test or evaluation that determines a person's future success or status.
    en: A metaphor for a high-stakes, decisive test or evaluation that determines a person's future success or status.

examples

  1. Passing the most important palace examination meant achieving the highest rank in the empire.

    Passing the most important palace examination meant achieving the highest rank in the empire.

  2. The final interview felt like the most important palace examination of his career.

    The final interview felt like the most important palace examination of his career.