明君 (míng jūn) — wise monarch, enlightened ruler
Definition
A 明君 is a wise, virtuous ruler — a king or emperor judged by their moral character and good governance. The term carries a positive, idealizing tone; the opposite is 昏君 (a foolish, tyrannical ruler).
noun
wise monarchenlightened ruler
Examples
- 明君。Gǔ dài de rén mín dōu xī wàng yǒu yí wèi míng jūn.The people of ancient times all hoped for a wise monarch.
- 明君，。Zài míng jūn de tǒng zhì xià, guó jiā cái néng tài píng.Under a wise monarch's rule, the country can enjoy peace.
- 明君。Lì shǐ shàng yǒu xǔ duō míng jūn bèi hòu rén chēng zàn.Throughout history, many wise monarchs have been praised by later generations.
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