The story of 賢

virtuous, worthy, outdo

賢 is composed of 臤(worthy, firm) and 貝(shell). 臤 depicts someone staring at something while grabbing it at the same time, 貝 means money or treasure, also has the meaning of more or worthy. When someone is worthy, he can get more.

Vocabulary of 賢

  • 賢妻 (perfect wife)
  • 先賢 (worthy predecessor)

Classification

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