jiàn
谏
remonstrate; admonish; counsel
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to remonstrate; to admonish (a ruler, superior, or friend)
literaryA formal, often historical or literary term for offering blunt or critical advice, typically to someone in a position of authority. It implies courage and loyalty.
Wèi魏
Zhēng徵
yǐ以
zhí直
yán言
gǎn敢
jiàn谏
wén闻
míng名
。
Wei Zheng was famous for his forthrightness and courage in remonstrating.
Gǔ古
dài代
zhōng忠
chén臣
cháng常
mào冒
sǐ死
jìn进
jiàn谏
。
Loyal ministers in ancient times often risked their lives to present their remonstrances.
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Táng唐
Tài太
zōng宗
shì是
yī一
wèi位
cóng从
jiàn谏
rú如
liú流
de的
míng明
jūn君
。
Emperor Taizong of Tang was a wise ruler who accepted advice as readily as water flows downhill.
Péng朋
you友
zhī之
jiān间
yě也
yīng应
hù互
xiāng相
quàn劝
jiàn谏
。
Friends should also admonish each other.