hanlin academy

language: zh

definitions

  1. A prestigious imperial institution in ancient China, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties, responsible for drafting imperial edicts, compiling official histories, and training high-ranking officials.
    zh: 翰林院

examples

  1. The Hanlin Academy was the center of intellectual life in the imperial court.

    翰林院是皇廷知识生活的中心。