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wén ㄨㄣˊ (2): 文采，纹饰，与“质”相对。 Adornment, embellishment. Show full entry 《论语·颜渊》: 棘子成曰：“君子质而已矣，何以文为？” Show complete text Ji Zi Cheng said, "In a superior man it is only the substantial qualities which are wanted; why should we seek for ornamental accomplishments?" 《春秋左传》: 言之无文，行而不远。 Show complete text

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