former jinshi

language: ko

definitions

  1. A person who has previously passed the highest level of the imperial examination system in imperial China.
    ko: 전 진사

examples

  1. The former jinshi lived a quiet life in the countryside after retiring from official service.

    전 진사는 관직에서 물러난 후 시골에서 조용한 삶을 살았다.