瓊枝栴檀
Reading: けいしせんだん
Meaning: person of high virtue; excellent literary work
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Example Sentence
That poem is a beautiful work evaluated as being of exceptional literary quality.
Usage Notes
Used to describe either a person of exceptional virtue or a particularly excellent piece of writing. The metaphor compares virtue to precious jade and fragrant sandalwood.
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