二甲 Traditional form: 二甲 Pinyin (reading): èrjiǎ Definitions: 2nd rank of candidates who passed the imperial examination (i.e. 4th place and up) Characters: 二 - two; twice 甲 - armor, shell; fingernails; 1st heavenly stem Traditional characters: 二 - two; twice 甲 - armor, shell; fingernails; 1st heavenly stem