bright mirror; clear example; discerning judgment
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Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
bright mirror; clear mirror
literaryA literary term referring to a highly reflective and clear mirror, often used metaphorically.
Xīn心
rú如
míng明
jiàn鉴
，
zhào照
jiàn见
wàn万
wù物
。
The heart is like a bright mirror, reflecting all things.
Zhè这
miàn面
tóng铜
jìng镜
kān堪
chēng称
míng明
jiàn鉴
。
This bronze mirror can be called a bright mirror.
noun
clear precedent; obvious example for reference
formalUsed to refer to a clear historical or past example that can serve as a reference or warning.
Lì历
shǐ史
de的
míng明
jiàn鉴
gào告
su诉
wǒ我
men们
，
jiāo骄
bīng兵
bì必
bài败
。
The clear precedent of history tells us that an arrogant army is bound to be defeated.
Cǐ此
shì事
kě可
wéi为
hòu后
shì事
zhī之
míng明
jiàn鉴
。
This matter can serve as a clear reference for future events.
verb
to discern clearly; to have keen insight
archaicAn archaic, respectful term used to praise someone for their profound insight and clear judgment.
Dà大
rén人
míng明
jiàn鉴
，
cǐ此
shì事
jué绝
fēi非
xiǎo小
rén人
suǒ所
wéi为
。
Your honor, please discern clearly; this matter was definitely not done by this humble person.
Fú伏
qǐ乞
lǎo老
ye爷
míng明
jiàn鉴
。
I humbly beg for your clear judgment, sir.