scholar; literati; intellectual
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scholar; literati; educated gentleman (in feudal times)
formalHistorical term referring to the educated class in traditional Chinese society, typically trained in Confucian classics and serving as officials or local elites. Often implies moral cultivation and cultural refinement.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
shì士
rén人
shí十
fēn分
zhòng重
shì视
qì气
jié节
。
Scholars in ancient times placed great importance on moral integrity.
Tā他
suī虽
chū出
shēn身
pín贫
hán寒
，
què却
pō颇
yǒu有
shì士
rén人
fēng风
fàn范
。
Though he came from a poor family, he carried himself with the demeanor of a true gentleman.
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Sòng宋
dài代
shì士
rén人
wén文
huà化
dá达
dào到
le了
diān巅
fēng峰
。
Scholar culture reached its peak during the Song Dynasty.