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Etymology phono-semantic
money
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The character 贤 (traditional 賢) is a phono-semantic compound. Its lower element, the cowrie shell radical 贝, historically links it to wealth and precious things. The upper element serves as the phonetic: 坚 in the simplified form, 臤 in the traditional. The character denotes individuals of outstanding virtue, talent, and wisdom, human moral excellence. It does not refer to literal financial wealth; instead, it applies the idea of value metaphorically, describing a person whose upright moral character and intellectual capabilities render them a highly prized member of society.
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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。
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