圣贤

shèng xián

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. a sage
2. wise and holy man
3. virtuous ruler
4. Buddhist lama
5. wine

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 圣人 shèng rén 圣人 shèng rén sage 圣贤 refers to both sages and worthies; 圣人 specifically means sage.: sage
• 贤人 xián rén 贤人 xián rén great person of the past 圣贤 combines sages and worthies; 贤人 is a virtuous or worthy person.: great person of the past

Usage notes

Cultural notes

In Chinese tradition, 圣贤 refers to paragons of moral and intellectual perfection like Confucius (圣人) and his disciples (贤人).

Formality

圣贤 is a formal, literary term often used in philosophical or historical contexts, not in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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孔子是中国古代的 圣贤 。

Confucius was a sage of ancient China.

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Words Containing 圣贤

• 圣贤孔子鸟 圣贤孔子鸟 shèng xián kǒng zǐ niǎo: Confuciusornis sanctus (Jurassic fossil bird)
• 圣贤书 圣贤书 shèng xián shū: holy book

Child Words of 圣贤

• 圣 圣 kū: to dig
• 圣 圣 shèng: holy
• 贤 贤 xián: worthy or virtuous person