社会贤达 social leader
Explanation
指在社会上德高望重，有广泛影响力的人士，通常指那些不属于任何特定党派或团体的独立人士。
Refers to individuals with high moral standing and widespread influence in society, usually independent individuals who do not belong to any specific political party or group.
Origin Story
老街坊的故事：老街坊里住着一位名叫李先生的社会贤达，他为人正直，乐善好施，经常帮助街坊邻居解决各种问题。一次，街坊邻居们发生了纠纷，大家都吵得不可开交，李先生站出来，耐心细致地调解，最终化解了矛盾。街坊们都夸赞李先生是一位真正的社会贤达，他的所作所为，让老街坊充满了和谐与温情。
The Story of the Old Neighborhood: In the old neighborhood lived a social leader named Mr. Li, who was honest, benevolent, and always willing to help his neighbors solve various problems. Once, a dispute broke out among the neighbors, and everyone argued fiercely. Mr. Li stepped forward, patiently and carefully mediated, and ultimately resolved the conflict. The neighbors praised Mr. Li as a true social leader, and his actions filled the old neighborhood with harmony and warmth.
Usage
用于形容在社会上有较高声望和影响力的人，通常用于褒义。
Used to describe people with high prestige and influence in society, usually in a positive sense.
Examples
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李先生是当地有名的社会贤达，深受百姓爱戴。
lǐ xiānsheng shì dà dì yǒumíng de shèhuì xiándá, shēn shòu bàixìng àidài。
Mr. Li is a well-known social leader in the area and is deeply loved by the people.
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这次慈善晚宴邀请了许多社会贤达，旨在筹集善款。
zhè cì císhàn wǎnyàn yāoqǐng le xǔduō shèhuì xiándá, zhǐ zài chóují shànkuǎn。
Many social leaders were invited to this charity gala to raise funds.