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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."

sage in a sentence

  • She offered some sage advice about handling difficult coworkers.
  • The villagers sought out the old sage whenever a dispute arose.
  • She added fresh sage and butter to the roasted squash.

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Frequently asked questions

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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