君子 - Gentleman - Simplified Chinese word mnemonic

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gentleman

君

monarch

子

child

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gentleman

nobleman, man of noble character, man of virtue

A 君子 gentleman is one who threats everyone as though they are the 子 child of a 君 monarch, regardless of their actual status.

君子应该说话诚实。

A gentleman should speak honestly.

君子不该撒谎。

A gentleman should not lie.

君子应该尊重别人。

A gentleman should respect others.