virtuous and talented; worthy person
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
virtuous and talented; worthy and able
literaryDescribes a person of high moral character and capability. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
xián贤
liáng良
zhī之
shì士
。
He is a man of virtue and talent.
Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
wéi为
rén人
xián贤
liáng良
，
shēn深
shòu受
bǎi百
xìng姓
ài爱
dài戴
。
This official is virtuous and deeply loved by the people.
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Gǔ古
dài代
shè社
huì会
chóng崇
shàng尚
xián贤
liáng良
fāng方
zhèng正
zhī之
rén人
。
Ancient society revered virtuous and upright people.
noun
a person of virtue and talent; worthy person; virtuous talent
literaryRefers to individuals who possess both moral integrity and ability. Historically used to describe candidates for imperial examinations or government service.
Cháo朝
tíng廷
yīng应
guǎng广
kāi开
yán言
lù路
，
jǔ举
jiàn荐
xián贤
liáng良
。
The court should encourage free speech and recommend worthy persons.
Rèn任
yòng用
xián贤
liáng良
shì是
zhì治
guó国
ān安
bāng邦
de的
guān关
jiàn键
。
Appointing virtuous and talented people is the key to governing the country.
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Gǔ古
dài代
yǒu有
xuǎn选
bá拔
xián贤
liáng良
de的
zhì制
dù度
。
Ancient times had a system for selecting virtuous and talented individuals.