Common Meanings
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xián贤
Virtuous; talented; sagacious.
她是一位贤淑的妻子，总是把家里打理得井井有条。
She is a virtuous and gentle wife, always keeping the home well-organized.
A polite and respectful term used to address a peer or a junior, similar to 'my dear friend' or 'my dear nephew/disciple', emphasizing their good qualities.
我的贤侄最近在学中国功夫，进步很快。
My dear nephew has been learning Chinese kung fu recently and is making rapid progress.