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xuan3 shi4
(old) to select talented scholars for government service (through exams etc)/(Zhou dynasty) distinguished individuals selected and recommended from various regions to the central government
Usage•••frequent
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xuan3
(old) to select talented scholars for government service (through exams etc)/(Zhou dynasty) distinguished individuals selected and recommended from various regions to the central government
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shi4
(old) to select talented scholars for government service (through exams etc)/(Zhou dynasty) distinguished individuals selected and recommended from various regions to the central government