彬彬有礼

bīn bīn yǒu lǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. refined and courteous
2. urbane

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 礼貌 lǐ mào 礼貌 lǐ mào courtesy; politeness; manners 彬彬有礼强调外表举止的礼貌: courtesy; politeness; manners

Synonyms

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• 文质彬彬 wén zhì bīn bīn 文质彬彬 wén zhì bīn bīn refined in manner 形容人举止文雅有礼貌: refined in manner
• 温文尔雅 wēn wén ěr yǎ 温文尔雅 wēn wén ěr yǎ cultured and refined (idiom); gentle and cultivated 形容态度温和、举止文雅: cultured and refined (idiom); gentle and cultivated

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly modifies 举止 (behavior) or 态度 (attitude), as in 举止彬彬有礼.

Formality

Formal/literary term; used in writing to describe refined manners, not in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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他在晚会上 彬彬有礼 地迎接每一位客人。

He politely greeted every guest at the party.

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Child Words of 彬彬有礼

• 有 有 yǒu: to have; there is
• 礼 礼 lǐ: gift
• 彬 彬 bīn: ornamental
• 彬彬 彬彬 bīn bīn: refined, gentle, and elegant