shào

卲

Character · AdjectiveTraditional少

same as 劭; excellent; eminent

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Meanings

1 sense · 2 examples
1.

adjective

excellent; eminent; admirable; virtuous

archaic

Indicates moral excellence or high virtue. Primarily used in the literary set phrase 年高德少 (nián gāo dé shào), meaning of advanced age and eminent virtue, where it is interchangeable with 劭. This usage is archaic and formal.

Zhè这
wèi位
zhǎng长
zhě者
nián年
gāo高
dé德
shào少
 ，
shēn深
shòu受
xiāng乡
lín邻
ài爱
dài戴
 。

This elder is of venerable age and eminent virtue, deeply loved and respected by his neighbors.

Shào少
dé德
zhī之
rén人
 ，
nán难
dāng当
dà大
rèn任
 。

Those lacking in virtue can hardly shoulder great responsibilities.