贤明 (xián míng) — wise and able, sagacious

Definition

Formal written word for a wise and capable leader who makes sound judgments. Stronger than 聪明 (just 'clever') and typically reserved for rulers or high officials in classical or formal contexts.

adjective

wise and ablesagacious

Examples

贤明，。
Zhè wèi lǐng dǎo fēi cháng xián míng, zuò chū le zhèng què de jué cè.
This leader is very wise and able, making the right decisions.
贤明。
Dà jiā dōu chēng zàn tā shì yí wèi xián míng de jūn zhǔ.
Everyone praises him as a wise and able monarch.
贤明。
Tā tí chū de xián míng jiàn yì bèi dà jiā cǎi nà le.
The wise and able suggestion he put forward was adopted by everyone.

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