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绅士 (shēn shì): gentleman

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
gentleman
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun, adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • gentleman

Chinese explanation

  • 指有礼貌、有教养、举止文雅的男子
  • 也指社会地位较高、受人尊敬的男士
  • 在旧时特指地方上有势力、有名望的人。

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HSK 6

scholar; gentleman; person trained in a particular field (e.g., soldier, knight, professional)

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Example sentences

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He offered his seat to an elderly person and helped a lady open the door; he is truly a gentleman.

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Even though he dresses plainly, his elegant manners and appropriate speech show gentlemanly demeanor everywhere.

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On their date, he always respected her opinions and sent her home on time; this gentlemanly behavior left a deep impression on her.

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A true gentleman is not only neat in appearance, but more importantly kind-hearted and considerate of others' feelings.

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