状元

• 拼音: zhuàng yuan
• 汉字拆解: 状 = 丬 + 犬 (form); 元 = 二 + 儿 (first)

含义

Top scholar; first-place examinee. The highest scorer in the imperial examination; now used for top performers in any field.

Originally the title for the candidate who placed first in the imperial palace examination. Now commonly refers to provincial or national top scorers in the gaokao, or champions in various competitions. A prestigious title carrying cultural weight.

例句

1. 他是今年高考的省状元。
2. 这位科技状元获得了多项发明专利。
3. 古代状元要参加殿试才能获得头衔。

用法指南

语境: education, competition, history

语气: admiring

正确说法

• 每年高考状元都会受到媒体广泛关注。(Every year the top gaokao scorers receive extensive media attention.)
• 她是销售状元，业绩遥遥领先。(She is the top salesperson with performance far ahead of others.)

错误说法

• 我是状元 — unless you actually achieved first place; use 优秀 or 名列前茅 for good-but-not-first

起源与历史

状 (form, document) + 元 (first, chief)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal