贒 (xián) - Virtuous and talented — an archaic variant of & used to describe someone with both moral integrity

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xián ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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贒 · xián

Virtuous and talented — an archaic variant of 賢 (xián), meaning virtuous, worthy, talented, or excellent;

used to describe someone with both moral integrity and ability.

Virtuous and talented — an archaic variant ofused to describe someone with both moral integrity

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 賢— virtuous, worthy (standard form)
  • 德— virtue, moral character
  • 才— talent, ability
  • 能— capable, competent

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 奸— wicked, treacherous
  • 恶— evil, bad

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a virtuous and talented person (贒人).
  • Ancient sages were considered virtuous (古代贒者).
  • This book collects wise sayings (贒语).
  • She possesses both virtue and talent (德才兼备的贒女).

Collocations

  • Virtuous person(贒人)
  • Virtuous ruler(贒君)
  • Virtuous minister(贒臣)
  • Virtuous woman(贒女)
  • Virtuous saying(贒语)
  • Virtuous and talented(贒能)

Idioms

  • Respect the virtuous and value the capable(敬贒重能)
  • Virtuous wife and talented son(贒妻良子)
  • The virtuous are not alone(贒不孤)
  • Seek the virtuous and talented(求贒若渴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 贒 is an ancient variant of 賢, reflecting classical Chinese values that emphasized the combination of moral virtue and practical ability.
  • In Confucian tradition, the 'virtuous person' (贤人) was considered essential for good governance and social harmony.
  • This character appears in classical texts and historical documents, though modern usage favors the standard form 賢.

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