great sage

language: en

definitions

  1. A person widely revered for exceptional wisdom, moral integrity, and profound knowledge, typically within ancient philosophical or religious traditions.
    en: A person widely revered for exceptional wisdom, moral integrity, and profound knowledge, typically within ancient philosophical or religious traditions.
  2. A traditional honorific in Chinese history and philosophy denoting revered ancient thinkers and moral exemplars.
    en: A traditional honorific in Chinese history and philosophy denoting revered ancient thinkers and moral exemplars.
  3. A specific epithet from Chinese literature referring to Sun Wukong, the rebellious yet enlightened monkey deity celebrated in Journey to the West.
    en: A specific epithet from Chinese literature referring to Sun Wukong, the rebellious yet enlightened monkey deity celebrated in Journey to the West.
  4. A metaphorical designation for any contemporary figure recognized for unparalleled intellectual mastery, spiritual depth, or guiding wisdom.
    en: A metaphorical designation for any contemporary figure recognized for unparalleled intellectual mastery, spiritual depth, or guiding wisdom.

examples

  1. Historians frequently regard Confucius as a great sage whose ethical teachings continue to influence global thought.

    Historians frequently regard Confucius as a great sage whose ethical teachings continue to influence global thought.

  2. Scholars travel to Qufu to study the legacy preserved in the temples dedicated to these great sages.

    Scholars travel to Qufu to study the legacy preserved in the temples dedicated to these great sages.

  3. The animated film beautifully captures the mischievous spirit and ultimate enlightenment of the Great Sage.

    The animated film beautifully captures the mischievous spirit and ultimate enlightenment of the Great Sage.

  4. During the crisis, the veteran diplomat acted as a great sage, offering calm and strategic counsel to the nation.

    During the crisis, the veteran diplomat acted as a great sage, offering calm and strategic counsel to the nation.