哲人 (zhé rén) — sage; philosopher
Definition
Literary/written term for a 'sage' or 'philosopher,' emphasizing wisdom and moral stature. Slightly more elevated and old-fashioned than the everyday 哲学家.
noun
sagephilosopher
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 哲人。Zhè wèi zhé rén de sī xiǎng yǐng xiǎng le hěn duō rén.This philosopher's thoughts have influenced many people.
- 哲人。Gǔ dài zhé rén cháng cháng sī kǎo rén shēng de yì yì.Ancient sages often pondered the meaning of life.
- 哲人，，。Tā shì yí wèi zhēn zhèng de zhé rén, bù jǐn xué shí yuān bó, ér qiě pǐn dé gāo shàng.He is a true sage, not only learned but also of noble character.
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