(literary) an honorable or virtuous person who remains untainted by corruption or disreputable influences; someone who keeps themselves aloof from the crowd
Qingliu
Qingliu County in Sanming City, Fujian Province, China
virtuous scholars
(historical) high-minded scholars and officials who opposed political corruption, particularly in the late Ming and late Qing dynasties
breathed glide
(linguistics) a breathed glide or voiceless continuant
wholesome trend
(metaphorical) a positive, healthy influence or trend that stands out against a corrupt or decadent environment
