gentleman; person of noble character
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
gentleman; person of noble character and moral integrity
formalOriginally referred to aristocrats or those of high status in ancient China; later evolved to emphasize moral virtue. Often contrasted with 小人 (petty person). Frequently appears in set phrases and classical references.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
gè个
zhèng正
rén人
jūn君
zǐ子
，
cóng从
bù不
shuō说
huǎng谎
。
He is a true gentleman who never tells lies.
Jūn君
zǐ子
yī一
yán言
，
sì驷
mǎ马
nán难
zhuī追
。
A gentleman's word is as good as his bond.
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Bié别
yǐ以
xiǎo小
rén人
zhī之
xīn心
duó度
jūn君
zǐ子
zhī之
fù腹
。
Don't measure the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a petty man.
Liǎng两
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
qiān签
dìng订
le了
jūn君
zǐ子
xié协
dìng定
。
The two companies signed a gentleman's agreement.