míng​dé

illustrious virtue

  • created sense approved 明德 · míng​dé · illustrious virtue — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    明德

    míng​dé

    illustrious virtue

    highest virtue; noble and illustrious character; used in literary contexts to describe exemplary moral conduct

    明 (literal) → 明 · míng · wise 德 (literal) → 德 · dé · virtue

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  • created sense approved 明德 · míng​dé · to manifest virtue — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    明德

    míng​dé

    to manifest virtue

    (literary) to promote or display one's illustrious character or virtue

    明 (literal) → 明 · míng · to make clear 德 (literal) → 德 · dé · virtue

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  • created sense approved 明德 · míng​dé · virtuous and talented — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    明德

    míng​dé

    virtuous and talented

    possessing both high moral character and exceptional talent; used to describe a ruler

    明 (literal) → 明 · míng · wise 德 (literal) → 德 · dé · virtue

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