Definitions
(adjective)
worthy; virtuous
(noun)
person of virtue or talent
Etymology phono-semantic
money
Semantic:
贝
About
The character 贤 derives from its traditional form 賢, which structurally combines the component 臤, representing a capable person through the elements 臣 and 又, with 貝, denoting treasure or value, thus originally conveying the concept of an individual possessing both material wealth and ability. Over time, the meaning shifted to prioritize moral virtue and intellectual excellence over mere affluence, with the simplified form 贤 retaining this essential notion while graphically altering the 貝 component to 贝.
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她是一位贤惠的妻子。
他的贤能得到了大家的认可。
这位领导非常贤明。
我们都应该向贤者学习。
他的贤德行为影响了很多人。
公司需要招聘贤才来发展业务。
在历史上，许多贤人都对社会做出了巨大贡献。
尽管他出身平凡，但凭借自己的贤能和努力，最终成为了受人尊敬的领袖。