Definition
彬 is a literary adjective meaning 'refined' or 'cultured'. It rarely appears alone in modern Chinese; you'll most often encounter it in the chengyu 彬彬有礼 (bīnbīn yǒulǐ, 'refined and courteous') or in personal names. When used as a standalone adjective, it carries a classical, elevated tone.
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refinedurbanecultivated (literary)
Examples
- ，。Tā jǔzhǐ wénzhìbīnbīn，hěn yǒu jiàoyǎng.His manner is refined and cultivated, very well-bred.
- ，。Tā de wénfēng wénzhìbīnbīn，lìng rén jìngpèi.His writing style is refined and admirable.
- ，，。Zhè wèi xuézhě tántǔ wényǎ，dài rén bīnbīn yǒu lǐ，xuéshí yuānbó.This scholar speaks elegantly, treats others with refined courtesy, and has profound knowledge.
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