報子
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Chinese[edit]
child; son; (noun suffix) child; son; (noun suffix); small thing; seed; egg; 1st earthly branch; 11 p.m.–1 a.m., midnight | |||
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trad. (報子) | 報 | 子 | |
simp. (报子) | 报 | 子 |
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
報子
- (archaic) man who brings news of appointment, promotion, or success in imperial examinations (in expectation of a reward)
- (archaic) official announcement of a candidate's success in the imperial examinations, or of an official's promotion