fine words and virtuous deeds; noble speech and conduct
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
excellent words and admirable actions; fine speech and virtuous conduct
literaryA classical idiom often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's exemplary words and deeds that serve as a model for others.
Zhè这
wèi位
xiān先
shēng生
de的
jiā嘉
yán言
yì懿
xíng行
，
zú足
yǐ以
chéng成
wéi为
hòu后
bèi辈
de的
kǎi楷
mó模
。
This gentleman's fine words and virtuous deeds are enough to serve as a model for the younger generation.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
shōu收
lù录
le了
xǔ许
duō多
gǔ古
dài代
shèng圣
xián贤
de的
jiā嘉
yán言
yì懿
xíng行
。
This book includes many fine words and virtuous deeds of ancient sages and worthies.
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Tā他
zài在
shè社
qū区
zhōng中
de的
jiā嘉
yán言
yì懿
xíng行
yíng赢
dé得
le了
dà大
jiā家
de的
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
His noble speech and conduct in the community have earned everyone's respect.