What does Xiang Xian mean?

A country sage refers to a person who is highly respected and revered in a certain township or rural area because of his outstanding ability, moral character and social status. The status of rural sages usually comes from their outstanding talents, professional skills, lofty moral character, generous donations and contributions to improving people's livelihood.

As a representative figure of a place, Xiang Xian usually has high social prestige and status, and has extensive social relations and influence. They often get the support of the local government and undertake the mission and responsibility of serving the people and contributing to society. In China's traditional culture, the image of rural sages has also been endowed with lofty spiritual connotation, which represents the social morality and public interest concept in China's traditional culture.