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翰林

Hàn líndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
refers to academics employed as imperial secretaries from the Tang onwards, forming the Hanlin Imperial Academy 翰林院
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

翰林 翰林 [Han4 lin2] /refers to academics employed as imperial secretaries from the Tang onwards, forming the Hanlin Imperial Academy 翰林院/

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  • 翰
    hàn

    writing brush / writing / pen

    Hàn

    surname Han

  • 林
    lín

    (bound form) woods / forest / (bound form) circle(s) (i.e. specific group of people) / (bound form) a collection (of similar things)

    Lín

    surname Lin / Japanese surname Hayashi

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