zhāng
shàn
dàn
è

idiom
common

Meaning of 彰善瘅恶

彰善瘅恶 means to commend the virtuous and condemn the wicked; to distinguish clearly between good and evil. Pronounced zhāng shàn dàn è.

  • to commend the virtuous and condemn the wicked; to distinguish clearly between good and evil

Definitions & Examples

Zuò
wéi
lǐng
dǎo
zhě
 
yīng
dāng
zhāng
shàn
dàn
è
 
shù
zhèng
 

As a leader, one should commend the virtuous and condemn the wicked to establish a righteous atmosphere.

Shǐ
shū
zǎi
 
zhè
wèi
huáng
zài
wèi
jiān
zhāng
shàn
dàn
è
 
zhèng
zhì
qīng
míng
 

Historical records indicate that during this emperor's reign, he distinguished clearly between good and evil, resulting in clean and enlightened governance.

men
yào
zài
quán
shè
huì
xíng
chéng
zhāng
shàn
dàn
è
de
liáng
hǎo
fēng
 

We must foster a healthy social atmosphere that praises goodness and condemns evil.