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绅士

紳士
shēn shì
HSK 6
gentleman
noun

Example Sentences

他是个绅士,每次见到女士都会送上问候。
tāshì gè shēnshì , měicì jiàndào nǚshì dōuhuì sòng shàng wènhòu 。
He is a gentleman; every time he sees a lady, he offers his greetings.
在这个社交场合,所有绅士都穿着西装。
zài zhègè shèjiāo chǎnghé , suǒyǒu shēnshì dū chuānzhe xīzhuāng 。
At this social event, all the gentlemen are wearing suits.
她希望找一个有绅士风度的男孩。
tā xīwàng zhǎo yígè yǒu shēnshì fēngdù de nánhái 。
She hopes to find a boy with the demeanor of a gentleman.

Individual Characters

绅shēn
member of gentry
士shì
member of the senior ministerial class (old)

Words with similar meanings

君子jūnzǐ
gentleman
Often implies a virtuous or noble character, less commonly used in modern contexts.
绅士淑女shēnshìshūnǚ
gentleman and lady
Refers to both male and female persons of high social standing and propriety.

Words Ending With 士

博士bó shì
doctor; court academician (in feudal China); Ph.D.
硕士shuò shì
master's degree; learned person
女士nǚ shì
"lady; madam
人士rén shì
person; figure; public figure

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HSK 6
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