virtuous predecessor; worthy elders
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
virtuous predecessors; wise elders of the past
literaryA respectful term used in literary contexts to refer to learned and virtuous figures from history or one's cultural lineage. It emphasizes their moral character and wisdom.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
jì继
chéng承
xiān先
xián贤
de的
yí遗
zhì志
。
We must carry on the aspirations of our worthy predecessors.
Zhè这
wèi位
zhé哲
xué学
jiā家
de的
sī思
xiǎng想
shēn深
shòu受
gǔ古
dài代
xiān先
xián贤
de的
yǐng影
xiǎng响
。
This philosopher's thoughts were deeply influenced by ancient sages.
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Cí祠
táng堂
lǐ里
gòng供
fèng奉
zhe着
běn本
zú族
de的
gè各
wèi位
xiān先
xián贤
。
The ancestral hall enshrines the virtuous elders of this clan.
Yán研
jiū究
xiān先
xián贤
de的
zhù著
zuò作
，
kě可
yǐ以
huò获
dé得
hěn很
duō多
qǐ启
dí迪
。
Studying the works of wise predecessors can offer much enlightenment.