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绅士

gentleman

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

shen1shi4 • shēnshì

Meaning

Primary

gentleman

Alternatives

gentlemen, gentry

Mnemonic

A 绅士 gentleman traditionally refers to a male member of the 绅 gentry, many of which were 士 soldiers.

Usage

他 是 一位 优雅 的 绅士。

He is an elegant gentleman.

绅士 应该 尊重 每 一 个 人。

A gentleman should respect everyone.

绅士 的 服装

the attire of a gentleman

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