绅士

shēn shì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

1. gentleman

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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淑女

shū nǚ

wise and virtuous woman

the female counterpart: a lady of refined manners

Synonyms

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君子

jūn zǐ

nobleman

both refer to a man of noble character, but 绅士 emphasizes social refinement

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

tài píng shēn shì

Justice of the Peace (JP)

Child Words of 绅士

bachelor

member of gentry

绅士