怀德 (huái dé) — (verb-object) to cherish virtue; to hold virtue in one's heart
Definition
A literary verb-object phrase meaning 'to cherish virtue / keep virtue in one's heart'. Written/formal register — used in classical-style prose, not everyday speech.
verb
(verb-object) to cherish virtueto hold virtue in one's heart
Examples
- 怀德。Jūn zǐ yīng dāng huái dé.A noble person should cherish virtue.
- 。Tā huái le yí bèi zi de dé.He cherished virtue all his life.
- 怀德。Tā gào jiè zì jǐ yào huái dé.He admonished himself to cherish virtue.
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