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君
Proverb; Su verb - precursor to the modern suru
a wise man changes his mind, a fool never; the wise adapt themselves to changed circumstances
Proverb; Colloquial; Su verb - precursor to the modern suru
the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor
the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances; the wise are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and correct them
In colloquial usage, ironically or as an excuse
the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor
clivia (esp. drooping clivia, Clivia nobilis); Kaffir lily (Clivia miniata)
Proverb; Su verb - precursor to the modern suru
A wise man changes his mind, a fool never
Proverb; From the Zhuangzi
friendships between wise men are plain and hence rock solid
Proverb; From the Book of Rites
not wanting to live in the same world as one's father's or lord's enemies; being prepared to sacrifice one's life to avenge one's father or lord
Proverb
a wise man keeps wide company; a fool joins a clique
Common noun
you (people)
Interjection; Making appeal, etc.
gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends; everyone
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
tyrant; despot
Familiar; When speaking with a close friend
one's wife
wife (of someone below the speaker in rank)
you (primarily used by men in letters to their equals or inferiors)
person of lofty virtue; man of noble character; perfect person; saint