noun
the Seven Wise Men (of Confucius's Analects)
Refers to the seven virtuous figures mentioned in the Analects of Confucius. Often seen in classical or historical contexts; the fuller term 七賢人 is also used.
See also: 七賢人
論語に登場する七賢は、それぞれ異なる徳を備えていたとされる。
The Seven Wise Men who appear in the Analects are said to have each possessed different virtues.
noun
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
Refers to the group of seven Chinese scholars and poets of the 3rd century CE who gathered in a bamboo grove. The fuller term 竹林の七賢 is more common.
See also: 竹林の七賢
竹林の七賢は、俗世を離れて清談を楽しんだことで知られる。
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove are known for leaving worldly affairs behind and enjoying pure conversation.
From Chinese 七賢 (qīxián), literally 'seven worthies'. The term was adopted into Japanese with the same kanji and refers to two distinct historical groups of seven sages.