礼贤下士

lǐxiánxiàshì

(of a ruler or a high minister) treat worthy men with courtesy

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li3 xian2 xia4 shi4

respect for the wise

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礼贤下士

lǐ xián xià shì

be courteous to the wise and condescending to scholars; be considerate and kind to men of talent; go out of one's way to enlist the services of the talented and the learned; honour worthy men of letters; treat worthy men with courtesy

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禮賢下士|礼贤下士 [lǐ xián xià shì] ► respect for the wise