良禽择木而栖

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   a fine bird chooses a tree to nest in (proverb)

   • liángqínzémùérqī,xiánchénzézhǔérshì.

     良禽择木而栖，贤臣择主而事。🔊

     A wise bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a virtuous minister chooses a master to serve.

2. 貳名noun

   fig. a talented person chooses a patron of integrity

   • liángqínzémùérqī,xiánchénzézhǔérshì.

     良禽择木而栖，贤臣择主而事。🔊

     A wise bird chooses the tree on which to perch, and a virtuous minister chooses the ruler whom to serve.