virtue; virtuous and capable
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
virtuous character; benevolent moral conduct
Refers to noble moral qualities and ethical behavior, often used in formal or literary contexts.
Tā他
jù具
yǒu有
gāo高
shàng尚
de的
xián贤
dé德
。
He possesses noble virtue.
Xián贤
dé德
zhī之
rén人
shòu受
rén人
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
People of virtuous character are respected by others.
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Zhè这
wèi位
zhǎng长
zhě者
yǐ以
xián贤
dé德
wén闻
míng名
xiāng乡
lǐ里
。
This elder is known throughout the village for his virtuous character.
adjective
virtuous and capable (traditionally of women)
Traditionally used to describe women who are virtuous, kind, and capable in managing household affairs. In classical contexts, could occasionally describe men of virtue, but predominantly female-associated in modern usage.
Tā她
shì是
yī一
wèi位
xián贤
dé德
de的
nǚ女
zǐ子
。
She is a virtuous and capable woman.
Zhè这
wèi位
xián贤
dé德
de的
qī妻
zǐ子
bǎ把
jiā家
lǐ里
dǎ打
lǐ理
de得
jǐng井
jǐng井
yǒu有
tiáo条
。
This virtuous wife keeps the household in perfect order.
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Dāng当
dì地
bǎi百
xìng姓
dōu都
chēng称
zàn赞
zhè这
wèi位
xián贤
dé德
de的
fū夫
rén人
。
The local people all praised this virtuous lady.