Writing
状元 (zhuàng yuán) — how to say "top scholar" in Chinese
状元
Top scholar
noun
Character composition
状
form, state
元
first, primary
Radicals / Keys
犬
Dog
#94 · quǎn · 4 strokes
儿
Son, legs
#10 · ér · 2 strokes
Collocations
高考状元
gāokǎo zhuàngyuán
top gaokao scorer
Examples
他经过多年努力，在科举考试中考中了状元。
After years of hard work, he became the top scholar in the imperial examinations.
他是状元。
He is the top scholar.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "top scholar" in Chinese?
"top scholar" in Chinese is 状元 (zhuàng yuán).
状元 meaning in English
状元 (zhuàng yuán) means "Top scholar".
How is 状元 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhuàng yuán (written as zhuang yuan, zhuangyuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "top scholar" in Chinese characters?
It is written 状元: 状 has 7 strokes, 元 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 状元?
状元 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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