great sage; great saint
A title or description for a person of profound wisdom and virtue, often used in Buddhist or Confucian contexts. Can also refer to the Buddha or a highly revered teacher.
He is revered as a great sage of Buddhism.
Confucius is a great sage of China.
From 大 (great) + 聖 (sage, saint). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used in classical Chinese and Japanese texts to refer to figures of exceptional wisdom and virtue.