Definition to come first in triennial palace examinations (idiom, refers to the carved stone turtle head in front of the imperial palace, next to which the most successful candidate in the imperial examinations was entitled to stand) / to be the champion / to be the very best in any field

Idiom 鳌头 The squid embossed on the front steps of the palace door, the imperial examination, the list, the champion, the list / Imaginary era pointed to the champion / The metaphor dominates the first or first place

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