shèng

sage, holy

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7 sentences

  1. The officials listened respectfully to the imperial decree.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  2. These pilgrims traveled great distances specifically to pay homage to this sacred mountain.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  3. The Olympic flame has been lit in the stadium's main cauldron.

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  4. Du Fu is honored by later generations as the 'Sage of Poetry.'

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  5. I haven't written a Christmas letter in 10 years.

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  6. Emperor Gaozong of Tang once styled himself 'Heavenly Sovereign' and was known along with Empress Wu as the 'Two Sages'.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  7. This master artist's painting skills have reached a divine level of perfection.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary