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礼贤下士

lǐ xián xià shì

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Definitions

1. respect for the wise

Child Words of 礼贤下士

• 下 下 xià: down
• 礼 礼 lǐ: gift
• 下士 下士 xià shì: lowest-ranked noncommissioned officer (e.g. corporal in the army or petty officer, third class in the navy)
• 士 士 shì: bachelor
• 贤 贤 xián: worthy or virtuous person