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德才兼备

dé cái jiān bèi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • (idiom) possessing both integrity and talent

Definition

品德和才能都具备。

Having both moral integrity and talent.

Usage

用来形容一个人既有良好的品德,又有出色的才能。

Used to describe a person who possesses both good moral character and outstanding ability.

Examples

  • 1 他是一位德才兼备的领导人,深受人民爱戴。 (He is a leader of both moral integrity and talent, deeply loved by the people.)
  • 2 企业在招聘时,应当优先考虑德才兼备的候选人。 (When recruiting, companies should prioritize candidates with both virtue and talent.)
  • 3 这位老师不仅教学水平高,而且关心学生,真是德才兼备。 (This teacher not only has a high teaching level but also cares about students, truly possessing both virtue and talent.)
  • 4 历史上许多德才兼备的人物为社会做出了巨大贡献。 (Many figures in history who were both virtuous and talented made great contributions to society.)
  • 5 德才兼备是古代选拔官员的重要标准。 (Having both moral integrity and talent was an important criterion for selecting officials in ancient times.)
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