Definition & Meaning

be of noble character and high prestige; be of good moral standing and undisputed reputation

Word usage

dé gāo wàng zhòng

德 高 望 重

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be of noble character and high prestige; be of good moral standing and undisputed reputation
- tā shì yī míng dé gāo wàng zhòng de lǎo rén
  他是一名德高望重的老人。
  He is a grand old man.
- zhè wèi dé gāo wàng zhòng de yīn yuè rén zuì jìn gāng gāng fā bù le zì jǐ de dì zhāng lù yīn shì zhuān jí
  这位德高望重的音乐人最近刚刚发布了自己的第34张录音室专辑。
  The royally named musician has currently released his 34th studio album.
- zhè zhǒng qí guài de péng you bù xiàng shì dé gāo wàng zhòng de yóu jú jú zhǎng huì jié jiāo de
  这种奇怪的朋友不像是德高望重的邮局局长会结交的。
  Strange company for a respectable man like a postmaster to keep.
synonym
dé gāo wàng zūn德高望尊 dé lóng wàng zūn德隆望尊 dé lóng wàng zhòng德隆望重 dào gāo dé zhòng道高德重

Word usage

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"德高望重" is used as a title of honour to address the seniors who are prestigious among the public.

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