No. 6,269 in Chinese
德高望重
Respected and esteemed for high moral character and social standing.
In a sentence
老师是德高望重的教育家。
The teacher is a highly respected educator.
The phrase '德高望重' describes someone highly respected due to virtues and accomplishments, here applied to a professional educator.
在当地社区，爷爷是个德高望重的长者。
Grandfather is a highly respected elder in the local community.
The term '德高望重' is used to denote esteemed status due to wisdom and societal respect, referring to an elder figure.
这位作家因作品的影响力被认为是德高望重的人。
This writer is considered highly respected due to the influence of their works.
In this context, '德高望重' is attributed to a recognized individual for their cultural or intellectual contributions, emphasizing significance and respect.
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