報子 [报－]

Jyutping bou3 zi2
Pinyin bào zi

Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
  1. bearer of good news (esp. announcing success in imperial examinations)
Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. noun, archaic
    official announcement of a candidate's success in the imperial examinations, or of an official's promotion
    (syn.) 報條, 报条, 報單, 报单
  2. noun, archaic
    man who brings news of appointment, promotion, or success in imperial examinations (in expectation of a reward)
    (syn.) 报马仔, 報馬仔, 報馬, 报马