míng​dé

illustrious virtue

明德 míng​dé
illustrious virtue
highest virtue; noble and illustrious character; used in literary contexts to describe exemplary moral conduct
to manifest virtue
(literary) to promote or display one's illustrious character or virtue
virtuous and talented
possessing both high moral character and exceptional talent; used to describe a ruler

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