先哲

Traditional form:

先哲

Pinyin (reading):

xiānzhé

Definitions:

• the wise and learned individuals of the past

Characters:

• 先 - first, former, previous
• 哲 - wise, sagacious; wise man; philosopher

Traditional characters:

• 先 - first, former, previous
• 哲 - wise, sagacious; wise man; philosopher