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gentleman

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jun1zi3 jūnzǐ

Meaning


Primary

gentleman

Alternatives

nobleman, man of noble character, man of virtue

Mnemonic


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.

Usage


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.

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