彬彬有礼 (bīn bīn yǒu lǐ) — refined and courteous; urbane
Definition
A set phrase describing someone whose refined, polite manners show in every word and action. Stronger than the everyday 有礼貌 — it implies cultivated, gentlemanly conduct, not just basic politeness.
phrase
refined and courteousurbane
Examples
- 彬彬有礼，。Zhè wèi jiào shòu bīn bīn yǒu lǐ, shēn shòu xué shēng zūn jìng.This professor is refined and courteous, deeply respected by students.
- ，彬彬有礼。Zài shāng wù tán pàn zhōng, bǎo chí bīn bīn yǒu lǐ hěn zhòng yào.In business negotiations, it's important to remain refined and courteous.
- 彬彬有礼。Tā de yì yán yì xíng dōu xiǎn de bīn bīn yǒu lǐ.His every word and action appears refined and courteous.
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