most important palace examination

language: zh

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.
    zh: 最重要的殿试
  2. A metaphor for a high-stakes, decisive test or evaluation that determines a person's future success or status.
    zh: 至关重要的考验

examples

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

    通过最重要的殿试意味着获得了帝国最高的地位。

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

    这次最终面试感觉就像他职业生涯中最重要的一次殿试。