状元 榜眼 探花
“the top three scholars.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
各得了
“you were”
状元 榜眼 探花
“the top three scholars.”
“And you all wanted to uphold our nation.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial China's civil service examinations (Keju), these three titles represented the pinnacle of scholar-official prestige, conferring immediate political standing and historical fame.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the top three graduates of the imperial civil service examination
Used collectively or individually to denote the absolute highest academic and political achievers in imperial examinations, and metaphorically for top performers today.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I can't compare myself with the provincial top scorer,”
“(to rise with power)”
“Even if you're the top scorer on the college entrance exam, can you guarantee”
“Young Master, you're young and handsome.”
“I expect you'll pass the metropolitan exam.”
“You simply know a good man when you see one, My Lady.”