path for the worthy; opportunity for virtuous talent
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
opportunity for virtuous and talented people to be appointed to office; path open to the worthy
archaicClassical Chinese term referring to the opportunity or pathway for virtuous individuals to serve in government or positions of influence. Often used in the phrase '开贤路' (to open the path to the worthy).
Cháo朝
tíng廷
guǎng广
kāi开
xián贤
lù路
，
tiān天
xià下
zhī之
shì士
mò莫
bù不
xiǎng响
yìng应
。
The court widely opened opportunities for the worthy, and scholars throughout the land responded without exception.
Zǔ阻
sè塞
xián贤
lù路
，
shì是
guó国
jiā家
de的
yī一
dà大
bì弊
duān端
。
Blocking the path to the worthy is a great malady for the nation.
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Kāi开
xián贤
lù路
，
nà纳
zhōng忠
yán言
，
fāng方
néng能
zhì治
guó国
píng平
tiān天
xià下
。
Only by opening the path to the worthy and accepting loyal counsel can one govern the country and bring peace to the world.