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HSK
7-9

courteous

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

bin1bin1you3li3 bīnbīnyǒulǐ

Meaning


Primary

courteous

Alternatives

urbane

Mnemonic


彬彬有禮 Courteous describes someone who is 彬 elegant in manner and 彬 elegant in speech and 有 possesses full knowledge of the appropriate 禮 ceremony needed for each situation.

Usage


這 名 男孩 從小 被 教育 要 彬彬有禮。

This boy was taught from a young age to be courteous.

他 待人 彬彬有禮, 深受 歡迎。

He is courteous towards people and well-liked.

她 和 客戶 交談 時 總是 彬彬有禮。

She is always courteous when talking with clients.