绅士

shēn shì

CL 位 wèi 名 míng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. gentleman

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 淑女 shū nǚ 淑女 shū nǚ wise and virtuous woman the female counterpart: a lady of refined manners: wise and virtuous woman

Synonyms

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• 君子 jūn zǐ 君子 jūn zǐ nobleman both refer to a man of noble character, but 绅士 emphasizes social refinement: nobleman

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly appears in 绅士风度 (gentlemanly demeanor) and 绅士淑女 (gentlemen and ladies).

Formality

绅士 is a relatively formal word for 'gentleman', often used in written or polite speech.

Example Sentences

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他是一位真正的 绅士 。

He is a true gentleman.

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Words Containing 绅士

• 太平绅士 太平绅士 tài píng shēn shì: Justice of the Peace (JP)

Child Words of 绅士

• 士 士 shì: bachelor
• 绅 绅 shēn: member of gentry