<p>“海纳百川”</p>

<p>Literarily it means "all rivers run into sea". </p>

<p>In practice, it can be used to describe a person(or something else) with an open mind and tolerant heart. </p>

<p>You can use "海纳百川" as an adjective, </p>

<p>e.g.,</p>

<p>It is our own example as diverse and tolerant societies that welcome the contributions of all people, including those of all faiths.</p>

<p>In this sentence, "our societies" can be described as "海纳百川"</p>

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BookerFitz
<p>海纳百川
[名]
all rivers run into sea; </p>

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dan
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<p>Hi, 
I was wondering what's the meaning of what's written on the shirt?</p>

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Hi, what is the meaning of what is written on the shirt?
# Hi, what is the meaning of what is written on the shirt?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-08-28)

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Hi,
I was wondering what's the meaning of what's written on the shirt?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2017-08-28. Score: 2

“海纳百川”

Literarily it means "all rivers run into sea".

In practice, it can be used to describe a person(or something else) with an open mind and tolerant heart.

You can use "海纳百川" as an adjective,

e.g.,

It is our own example as diverse and tolerant societies that welcome the contributions of all people, including those of all faiths.

In this sentence, "our societies" can be described as "海纳百川"


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### Answer by username_2 on 2017-08-28. Score: 1

海纳百川
[名]
all rivers run into sea;


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