No. 5,494 in Chinese
先贤
Ancient sages or esteemed predecessors.
In a sentence
我仰慕中国古代的先贤，他们为后世留下了宝贵的文化遗产。
I admire the sages of ancient China; they have left a precious cultural heritage for later generations.
In this sentence, '先贤' (sages) refers to the revered individuals from ancient China who contributed significantly to cultural and intellectual heritage.
先贤的智慧给我们提供了许多人生指导。
The wisdom of the sages offers us significant guidance in life.
Here, '先贤' (sages) indicates wise individuals whose thoughts and ideas endure as inspirations for modern life.
我们要学习先贤的品德和和他们的处事方式。
We should learn from the virtues and approaches of the sages.
In this sentence, '先贤' (sages) highlights the exemplary characteristics and actions of historical figures as models for learning.
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