彬彬有礼 (bīn bīn yǒu lǐ): refined and courteous; urbane

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HSK 7

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Pinyin
Meaning: refined and courteous; urbane
Characters: 4
HSK level: HSK 7

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refined and courteous
urbane

Chinese explanation

形容人举止文雅，态度恭敬，很有礼貌。通常用来称赞一个人在待人接物时表现得体、谦逊有礼，让人感到舒服和尊重。

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HSK 1

to have

surname Li

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Example sentences

The new colleague is always courteous and polite; every morning he proactively greets everyone, so everybody likes him very much.

Although that old professor has high academic achievements, he still treats students with refined courtesy and never puts on airs.

At yesterday's business dinner, she shook hands and chatted with every client in a refined and courteous manner, leaving a very good impression on them.

Even though the other party spoke very rudely, he still responded courteously and politely, without showing any dissatisfaction.

The waiters at this restaurant are all courteous and polite; as soon as guests enter, they greet them with a smile, making people feel very comfortable.

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