Meaning of 先贤
先贤 means virtuous and talented person of the past; deceased sage. Pronounced xiān xián.
- virtuous and talented person of the past; deceased sage
Definitions & Examples
Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
jiàn建
yǒu有
xiān先
xián贤
cí祠
，
gòng供
fèng奉
lì历
dài代
míng名
rén人
。
This city has a shrine to past sages, where famous figures from various dynasties are enshrined.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
xué学
xí习
xiān先
xián贤
de的
zhì智
huì慧
yǔ与
pǐn品
dé德
。
We should learn from the wisdom and moral character of the virtuous deceased.
Qīng清
míng明
jié节
，
xǔ许
duō多
rén人
qián前
wǎng往
mù墓
dì地
miǎn缅
huái怀
xiān先
xián贤
。
During the Qingming Festival, many people visit cemeteries to cherish the memory of past sages.