learned and refined; scholarly and elegant
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
possessing profound scholarship and learning
literaryDescribes a person with deep, refined knowledge, often of classical literature or history.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
xiān先
shēng生
xué学
shí识
yuān渊
bó博
，
rú儒
yǎ雅
fēi非
fán凡
。
This elderly gentleman is profoundly learned and exceptionally scholarly.
Tā他
de的
wén文
zhāng章
fēng风
gé格
rú儒
yǎ雅
，
shēn深
dé得
gǔ古
rén人
shén神
yùn韵
。
The scholarly elegance of his writing style captures the spirit of the ancients.
adjective
refined and cultured in manner; genteel
literaryDescribes a person's demeanor, bearing, or behavior as cultured, gentle, and elegant. Often used in the set phrase 风流儒雅.
Tā他
jǔ举
zhǐ止
rú儒
yǎ雅
，
tán谈
tǔ吐
bù不
fán凡
，
gěi给
rén人
liú留
xià下
le了
shēn深
kè刻
yìn印
xiàng象
。
His refined bearing and extraordinary conversation left a deep impression on people.
Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
rú儒
yǎ雅
fēng风
liú流
，
shì是
zhòng众
duō多
xué学
shēng生
xīn心
mù目
zhōng中
de的
kǎi楷
mó模
。
This scholar is both cultured and romantic, a role model in the hearts of many students.
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Tú图
zhōng中
rén人
wù物
rú儒
yǎ雅
wēn温
wén文
，
yī一
fù副
xué学
zhě者
mú模
yàng样
。
The figure in the picture is refined and gentle, looking every bit the scholar.