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圣贤
聖賢
shèngxián
1. a sage
2. wise and holy man
3. virtuous ruler
4. Buddhist lama
5. wine

Character Breakdown

圣
shèng
holy, sacred; sage, saint
HSK 6 5 丶
贤
xián
virtuous, worthy; good, able
HSK 6 8 丶

Compound Words (2)

圣贤书
shèngxiánshū
holy book
圣贤孔子鸟
shèngxiánKǒngzǐniǎo
Confuciusornis sanctus (Jurassic fossil bird)

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