德高望重 (dé gāo wàng zhòng) — (idiom) of noble character and high prestige
Definition
A formal chengyu describing an elder with both high moral character (德高) and great public prestige (望重). Used in writing or formal speech to praise respected senior figures, not for casual compliments.
idiom
of noble character and high prestige
Examples
- 德高望重，。Zhè wèi lǎo jiào shòu dé gāo wàng zhòng, shēn shòu xué shēng ài dài.This old professor is of noble character and high prestige, deeply loved by students.
- 德高望重，。Tā zài gōng sī lǐ dé gāo wàng zhòng, dà jiā dōu tīng tā de jiàn yì.He is of noble character and high prestige in the company; everyone listens to his advice.
- 德高望重。Zhè wèi dé gāo wàng zhòng de lǐng dǎo rén yíng dé le rén mín de zūn jìng.This leader of noble character and high prestige won the people's respect.
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