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報子

简报子 · 繁報子

Mandarin · pinyin bào zi

bearer of good news (esp. announcing success in imperial examinations)

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子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
报: bào · report, tell, announce

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4–5 · bao4 zi5

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noun

(archaic or Zhangzhou Hokkien) 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

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