君子 - Gentleman - Traditional Chinese word mnemonic

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gentleman

monarch

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.

君子應該說話誠實。

A gentleman should speak honestly.

君子不該撒謊。

A gentleman should not lie.

君子應該尊重別人。

A gentleman should respect others.