On the function of virtue
In Chinese, Pinyin is l ù nd é sh ǐ n é ng, which means to select people with morality and talents. It comes from Xunzi wangba written by Zhao xunziang in the Warring States period.
Idiom usage
Used as predicate, attributive and object to select talents
Analysis of Idioms
Synonyms: appointment of the virtuous, appointment of the virtuous
Antonym: cronyism
The origin of Idioms
In Xunzi wangba, written by Zhao Xun Kuang in Warring States period, it is said that "the way of the sage king is the way of virtue and the way of Confucianism is also the way of official application."
Idiom explanation
Choose the moral and use the talented. On the other hand, it can be used to "swing".
On the function of virtue
regard a hazardous location as level ground -- no fear of danger and difficulties - shì xiǎn ruò yí