xián贤（賢）
Meaning of 贤
贤 means virtuous; talented; wise; virtuous person; talented person. Pronounced xián.
- virtuous; talented; wise
- virtuous person; talented person
- honorific term for peers or juniors
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This leader is very wise and deeply loved by the people.
He is a virtuous and accomplished scholar with great reputation in academic circles.
Since ancient times, virtuous monarchs have valued talented people.
She won everyone's respect with her virtuous and gentle character.
This teacher is not only knowledgeable but also has virtuous character.
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wise and able; a wise person
person of virtue, talent and prestige; worthy; dignitary
virtuous and talented; worthy person
refined and virtuous; gentle and good
virtue; virtuous and capable
virtuous person; wise and worthy man
sages and virtuous persons; supremely wise and virtuous individuals
virtuous and capable; person of virtue and talent