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sage in Chinese

sage in Chinese is 圣贤的, 鼠尾草 — sage means wise, especially through experience and good judgment.

sage in Chinese

圣贤的
adj
Pronounced: shèng xián de
Wise.
圣贤的
noun
Pronounced: shèng xián de
A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
鼠尾草
noun
Pronounced: shǔ wěi cǎo
The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.

What does "sage" mean?

  1. adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
    "She offered some sage advice about handling difficult coworkers."
  2. noun A person widely respected for wisdom, especially an elder or philosopher.
    "The villagers sought out the old sage whenever a dispute arose."
  3. noun An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used in cooking, or related plants in the same genus.
    "She added fresh sage and butter to the roasted squash."
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sage in a sentence

  • She offered some sage advice about handling difficult coworkers.
  • The old teacher gave sage guidance that I still remember years later.
  • The villagers sought out the old sage whenever a dispute arose.
  • People travelled from afar to ask the mountain sage for guidance.

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What is "sage" in Chinese?
"sage" in Chinese is 圣贤的, 鼠尾草. sage means: Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
How do you pronounce 圣贤的?
"sage" in Chinese is 圣贤的, pronounced "shèng xián de".
How do you use "sage" in a sentence?
Example: "She offered some sage advice about handling difficult coworkers." In Chinese, "sage" is 圣贤的, 鼠尾草.
Are there other ways to say "sage" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "sage": 圣贤的, 鼠尾草.
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