童生

tónɡ shēnɡ
  • scholar without a xiucai degree
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童生 [tóng shēng]
  • [pupil;scholars failed in the imperial examinations] 文童之别称。明清的科举制度,凡是习举业的读书人,不管年龄大小,未考取生员(秀才)资格之前,都称为童生或儒童