bảng rồng
Definition
- 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.)