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The character 贤 (traditional: 賢) is a phono-semantic compound. Its bottom component is the cowrie shell radical 贝, which historically links the character to concepts of value and worth. The upper section of the simplified form uses the phonetic component 坚, while the traditional form uses 臤. The character’s core meaning refers to human moral excellence, describing individuals of outstanding virtue, talent, and wisdom. While the radical 贝 suggests material wealth, the character employs this idea metaphorically. It signifies a person whose moral character and intellectual abilities make them a treasured and worthy 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。