venerable and virtuous; of advanced age and noble character
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
advanced in years and noble in virtue; venerable and virtuous
formalUsed to describe elderly people who are respected for both their age and moral character. Formal and commendatory.
Zhè这
wèi位
nián年
gāo高
dé德
shào劭
de的
lǎo老
jiào教
shòu授
shēn深
shòu受
xué学
shēng生
men们
de的
jìng敬
zhòng重
。
This venerable and virtuous old professor is deeply respected by his students.
Cūn村
zhōng中
yǒu有
yī一
wèi位
nián年
gāo高
dé德
shào劭
de的
zhǎng长
zhě者
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
yuàn愿
yì意
xiàng向
tā他
qǐng请
jiào教
。
There is a venerable elder in the village whom everyone is willing to consult.
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Tā他
nián年
gāo高
dé德
shào劭
，
shì是
wǒ我
men们
háng行
yè业
lǐ里
de的
tài泰
dǒu斗
。
He is of advanced age and noble virtue, a leading authority in our industry.