Definition
贞德 is the Chinese transliteration of 'Jeanne d'Arc', the French national heroine known as Joan of Arc. It is a proper noun and should not be interpreted as the separate meanings of its characters ('chastity' and 'virtue'). In Chinese historical texts and discussions, 贞德 refers specifically to the historical figure.
n.
Joan of Arc (French heroine)
Examples
- 贞德。Zhēn dé shì Fǎguó lìshǐ shàng zhùmíng de nǚ yīngxióng.Joan of Arc is a famous heroine in French history.
- 贞德。Hěn duō diànyǐng hé shūjí dōu jiǎngshù le Zhēn dé de gùshì.Many movies and books tell the story of Joan of Arc.
- ，贞德。Zài Fǎguó, Zhēn dé bèi shì wéi mínzú yīngxióng.In France, Joan of Arc is regarded as a national hero.
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