状元 zhuànɡyuan noun ① (指科举考试) Number One Scholar [title conferred on the top-ranking candidate in the highest imperial examination] ② (泛指考试) the very best ▸ 她是今年的高考状元。 She came top in the College Entrance Examination this year. ③ figurative (指某一行业) number one ▸ 行行出状元。 In every profession there is a top spot to be filled. |