选贤与能
xuǎn​xián​yǔ​néng

to elect the wise and able

  • created sense approved 选贤与能/選賢與能 · xuǎn​xián​yǔ​néng · to elect the wise and able — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    选贤与能 / 選賢與能

    xuǎn​xián​yǔ​néng

    to elect the wise and able

    To select and appoint people of good character and high ability to office; to promote the virtuous and capable.

    选 (literal) → 选/選 · xuǎn · to choose 贤 (literal) → 贤/賢 · xián · worthy person 与 (literal) → 与/與 · yǔ · and 能 (literal) → 能 · néng · talented

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