Definition

1. Noun:
   • Dragon List: A historical term referring to the official list or roster of successful candidates who passed the national-level imperial examinations in feudal Vietnam.
   • Honor Roll: The published announcement of the names of laureates or top scholars in these major state competitions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tên của ông ấy được ghi trên bảng rồng. (His name was recorded on the Dragon List.)
  • Bảng rồng được niêm yết công khai cho mọi người chiêm ngưỡng. (The Dragon List was publicly posted for everyone to admire.)
  • Việc lên bảng rồng là vinh dự lớn cho cả gia tộc. (Having one's name on the Dragon List was a great honor for the entire clan.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is archaic and is used primarily in historical or literary contexts to discuss the feudal examination system, education, and scholarly achievements of the past.

Variants and Related Words

• Bảng vàng (n): Literally "golden board"; a similar term also referring to a list of honorees or successful candidates, often used in a broader or more metaphorical sense than .
  • Tên tuổi của nhà khoa học được ghi vào bảng vàng. (The scientist's name is inscribed in the hall of fame.)

Synonyms

• Honor roll: A list of people achieving honor, especially in academic contexts.
• List of laureates: A roster of those who have received awards or honors.
• Ranking list: A list showing the order of merit or success.

Related Idioms

• Lọt vào bảng rồng: To succeed in entering the Dragon List; to pass the highest-level examinations with great distinction.
  • Sau bao năm đèn sách, cuối cùng ông cũng lọt vào bảng rồng. (After years of study, he finally made it onto the Dragon List.)