Definition

1. Noun:
   • Historical term for a student of the National Academy: "Giám sinh" refers to a student studying at the Quốc Tử Giám (National Academy), the highest-level state educational institution in feudal Vietnam, established in the capital to train future mandarins and officials.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vào thời Lê, các giám sinh được tuyển chọn rất nghiêm ngặt. (During the Lê dynasty, the selection of giám sinh was very strict.)
  • Quốc Tử Giám là nơi đào tạo các giám sinh ưu tú nhất. (The National Academy was the place to train the most elite giám sinh.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "giám sinh" is now considered archaic and is primarily used in historical, literary, or academic contexts when discussing Vietnam's feudal education system.
• It specifically denotes a student enrolled in the central, state-run academy, distinguishing them from students at local schools or private tutors.

Variants and Related Words

• Sinh viên (n): Student (modern, general term for a university/college student).
• Học trò (n): Pupil, student (a more general or older term for a learner).
• Quốc Tử Giám (n): The National Academy (the institution itself).

Synonyms

• Học sinh Quốc Tử Giám: Student of the National Academy (descriptive synonym).
• Sinh viên trường Quốc học: Student of the National School (a related, descriptive term).

Related Phrases

• Thi Hội, thi Đình: The metropolitan and palace examinations (the advanced state exams that would typically aim to pass).
• Lều chõng: Refers to the candidate's tent and desk during imperial examinations, symbolizing the examination journey of scholars and .

1. (từ cũ; nghĩa cũ) Student of the State College