Wan Lian Nuo Li (顽廉懦立) means to inspire integrity in the greedy and to instill ambition in the timid, signifying the power of moral influence to transform individuals. It is a praiseworthy effect of virtuous example, as found in "Mencius: Wan Zhang II."
顽廉懦立 (wán lián nuò lì) 指使贪 greedy 的人变得廉洁，使怯懦的人树立志气，含褒义。出自《孟子·万章下》。
| 成语 | 顽廉懦立 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 使贪婪的人能够廉洁，使怯弱的人能够自立。 |
| 出处 | 《孟子·万章下》：“故闻伯夷之风者，顽夫廉，懦夫有立志。” |
| 拼音 | wán lián nuò lì |
| 拼音码 | wlnl |
| 用法 | 联合式；作谓语；含褒义 |
| 英语 | the corrupt became honest and the drifters filled with ambition |
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