virtuous person; wise and worthy man
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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a person of virtue and talent; a wise and worthy person
formalA classical term referring to an ideal person of high moral character and ability, often used in historical, philosophical, or formal contexts. In Confucian tradition, it represents the ideal of moral excellence.
Kǒng孔
zǐ子
bèi被
zūn尊
wéi为
zhì至
shèng圣
xiān先
shī师
，
yě也
shì是
qiān千
gǔ古
xián贤
rén人
。
Confucius is revered as the greatest sage and teacher, as well as a wise man for all ages.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
xián贤
rén人
cháng常
cháng常
yǐn隐
jū居
shān山
lín林
，
bù不
wèn问
shì世
shì事
。
Ancient virtuous scholars often lived in seclusion in the mountains, paying no attention to worldly affairs.
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Zhè这
wèi位
xián贤
rén人
wéi为
guó国
jiā家
zuò做
chū出
le了
jù巨
dà大
gòng贡
xiàn献
，
shēn深
shòu受
bǎi百
xìng姓
ài爱
dài戴
。
This virtuous person made tremendous contributions to the country and was deeply loved by the people.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
xué学
xí习
xián贤
rén人
de的
gāo高
shàng尚
pǐn品
dé德
，
zuò做
yī一
gè个
duì对
shè社
huì会
yǒu有
yòng用
de的
rén人
。
We should learn from the noble virtues of the wise and become people who are useful to society.