limited jinshi quotas

language: zh

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.
    zh: 进士录取名额限制

examples

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

    由于进士录取名额有限，只有最杰出的学者才能担任高官。