xián

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Word · AdjectiveTraditional諴

harmonious; sincere

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

harmonious; peaceful; concordant

archaic

Classical usage describing harmonious relations between people or states; often appears in the compound 和諴.

Bǎi百
xìng姓
hé和
xián諴
 ，
tiān天
xià下
tài太
píng平
 。

The people live in harmony, and the realm enjoys great peace.

Liǎng两
guó国
xián諴
mù睦
 ，
jiǔ久
wú无
bīng兵
gé革
 。

The two states are harmonious and friendly, having long been free from warfare.

2.

adjective

sincere; honest; trustworthy

archaic

Describes a person's character as being truthful and without deceit; classical literary usage.

Qí其
mín民
xián諴
xìn信
 ，
bù不
shì事
qī欺
zhà诈
 。

The people there are honest and sincere, and do not engage in deceit.

Xián諴
pǔ朴
zhī之
shì士
 ，
gǔ古
zhī之
suǒ所
guì贵
 。

Sincere and simple gentlemen were valued in ancient times.