Meaning of xián:

xián

贤

Noun

worthy or virtuous person

Tā shì yī wèi jì cōngmíng yòu xián huì de lǐngdǎozhě.

他是一位既聪明又贤惠的领导者。

He is a wise and virtuous leader.

Prefixe

honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation

Zhè wèi niánqīngrén hěn xián, zǒng shì lèyú zhùrén.

这位年轻人很贤，总是乐于助人。

This young man is very virtuous, always willing to help others.

Create & study your own flashcards

Get our all-in-one dictionary/Flashcard app.
Available on the Play Store and the App Store.

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Mobile app preview

We use cookies to analyze our website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. See our privacy policy for more information.