前賢
qiánxián
ㄑㄧㄢˊ ㄒㄧㄢˊ
Simplified 前贤
- 1sages of the past; worthy predecessors
Example
歷覽前賢國與家,成由勤儉破由奢。
lì lǎn qiánxián guó yǔ jiā chéng yóu qínjiǎn pò yóu shē
Looking back at the former wise rulers and nations, their success was achieved through diligence and frugality, while their downfall was caused by extravagance and luxury.