Who is Xianming referring to?

Correct: wise refers to a person with culture, accomplishment and noble moral character. Or people who have contributed to society and people.

be bright and capable

Pinyin [Xi 'an Ming]

Explain talent, virtue and knowledge; A talented, virtuous and knowledgeable person; Talent, virtue and understanding.

Synonym wise, wise

The antonym is dim, fatuous and groggy.

Synonym of wise men

1, Yingming

Pinyin [y and ng mí ng]

Description (form) Excellent and wise: ~ Decisive. [anti] fatuous.

Synonyms are wise and wise.

The antonym is groggy, dizzy and ignorant.

2. Wisdom

Pinyin [entering tone √ straight √]

Explain (a book) (a form) wisely and farsightedly.

Synonym aspect

The antonym is dull.