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孝廉

xiào lián

2-character word

What 孝廉 means

1. xiaolian, two examination subjects in Han, later a single subject in Ming and Qing
2. successful second degree candidate

The characters in 孝廉

• 孝xiàofilial piety or obedience; mourning apparel
• 廉liánincorruptible; honest; inexpensive

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