绅士 (shēn shì) — (noun) gentleman; (adjective) gentlemanly, of a gentleman
Definition
绅士 emphasizes refined manners and gentlemanly conduct, not just being male. 男士 is a neutral polite 'gentleman/man'; 先生 is mainly 'Mr.' or 'sir'.
noun
gentleman
adjective
gentlemanlyof a gentleman
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 绅士,。Tā shì yí wèi zhēn zhèng de shēn shì, zǒng shì wèi bié rén zhuó xiǎng.He is a true gentleman, always thinking of others.
- 绅士。Nà ge shēn shì de xíng wéi fēi cháng dé tǐ.That gentleman's behavior is very proper.
- 绅士。Tā de shēn shì fēng dù yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn zhòng.His gentlemanly manner won everyone's respect.
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