liáng
俍
good; fine; virtuous
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
perfect; excellent; fine; good
literaryClassical or literary usage, often describing abstract qualities like character, times, or intentions. In modern usage, it's primarily found in compounds.
Zhè这
shì是
liáng良
chén辰
měi美
jǐng景
，
bù不
kě可
gū辜
fù负
。
This is a fine hour and beautiful scene; we must not waste it.
Tā他
huái怀
yǒu有
liáng良
xīn心
，
shì是
gè个
liáng良
mín民
。
He has a good conscience and is a law-abiding citizen.
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Liáng良
yù玉
bù不
zhuó琢
。
Fine jade needs no carving. (A person of excellent virtue needs no ornamentation.)
Gǔ古
yǔ语
yǒu有
yún云
，
liáng良
qín禽
zé择
mù木
ér而
qī栖
。
As the old saying goes, a fine bird chooses a tree to perch on. (A talented person chooses a wise master to serve.)