Chinese words · HSK 7–9

圣贤

shèngxiánTraditional 聖賢

sages and men of virtue

Every meaning

shèngxián

  1. sages and men of virtue

Its characters

  • 圣shèngholy; sacred
  • 贤xiánvirtuous; worthy; capable

Words with 圣

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).