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乡绅

squire

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xiang1shen1 • xiāngshēn

Meaning

Primary

squire

Alternatives

country gentleman

Mnemonic

A 乡绅 squire is a member of the 绅 gentry that lives in the 乡 countryside on his own estate.

Usage

这 位 乡绅 经常 帮助 村民 解决 问题。

This squire often helps the villagers solve problems.

乡绅 是 当地 最有 名望 的 人物。

The squire is the most respected figure in the area.

这 位 乡绅 非常 关心 当地 的 教育 发展。

This squire cares deeply about local educational development.