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贤良 (xián liáng) — (of a person) able and virtuous; worthy and capable

Definition

Classical/literary term praising someone as both morally upright and capable. Today mostly appears in fixed phrases like 贤良之士 and historical writing about officials.

adjective
(of a person) able and virtuousworthy and capable

Examples

  • 贤良，。
    Zhè wèi dà chén yǐ xián liáng zhù chēng, shēn shòu bǎi xìng ài dài.
    This minister was known for being able and virtuous, deeply loved by the people.
  • ，贤良。
    Gǔ dài xuǎn bá guān yuán, shǒu yào biāo zhǔn jiù shì xián liáng.
    In ancient times, the primary criterion for selecting officials was being able and virtuous.
  • 贤良，。
    Tā shì yí wèi xián liáng zhī shì, zhí dé dà jiā xué xí.
    He is a man of ability and virtue, worthy of everyone's study.

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