wise and virtuous; sage
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
wise and virtuous; sagacious; possessing both moral integrity and wisdom
literaryLiterary term used to describe people of high moral standing and intellectual capacity. Often appears in the compound 贤哲之士.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
xián贤
zhé哲
de的
xué学
zhě者
，
shēn深
shòu受
xué学
shēng生
jìng敬
yǎng仰
。
He is a wise and virtuous scholar, deeply respected by his students.
Xián贤
zhé哲
zhī之
shì士
wǎng往
wǎng往
néng能
dòng洞
chá察
shì世
shì事
。
Sagacious individuals are often able to see through the affairs of the world.
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Gǔ古
dài代
xián贤
zhé哲
de的
sī思
xiǎng想
zhì至
jīn今
réng仍
yǒu有
zhǐ指
dǎo导
yì意
yì义
。
The thoughts of ancient wise and virtuous men still have guiding significance today.
noun
a wise and virtuous person; sage; philosopher
literaryRefers to individuals of exceptional moral and intellectual caliber, often used in historical or philosophical contexts.
Kǒng孔
zǐ子
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
zuì最
zhù著
míng名
de的
xián贤
zhé哲
zhī之
yī一
。
Confucius is one of the most famous sages in Chinese history.
Zhè这
wèi位
xián贤
zhé哲
de的
jiào教
huì诲
yǐng影
xiǎng响
le了
zhěng整
zhěng整
yī一
dài代
rén人
。
This sage's teachings influenced an entire generation.
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Gǔ古
dài代
xián贤
zhé哲
men们
liú留
xià下
le了
xǔ许
duō多
bǎo宝
guì贵
de的
sī思
xiǎng想
yí遗
chǎn产
。
The ancient sages left behind many valuable intellectual legacies.