wise ruler; sage king
Refers to a monarch known for wisdom and virtue, often in historical or literary contexts. The term can evoke the Confucian ideal of a sage ruler.
The reign of the wise king was long and peaceful.
He went down in history as a sage king.
Compound of 賢 (wise, intelligent) and 王 (king). The term is used in classical Chinese-influenced texts to describe an ideal ruler.