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文质彬彬 (wén zhì bīn bīn) — (idiom) refined and courteous in manner; suave; urbane

Definition

Idiom describing a man who is refined and polite in manner, both gentle and cultivated. Always positive — used to praise someone's demeanor, never to mock it.

idiom
refined and courteous in mannersuaveurbane

Examples

  • 文质彬彬，。
    Tā kàn qǐ lái wén zhì bīn bīn, hěn yǒu jiào yǎng.
    He looks refined and courteous, very well-educated.
  • 文质彬彬，。
    Zhè wèi jiào shòu shuō huà wén zhì bīn bīn, ràng rén gǎn jué hěn shū fu.
    This professor speaks in a refined manner, making people feel very comfortable.
  • 文质彬彬。
    Tā wén zhì bīn bīn de jǔ zhǐ yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn zhòng.
    His refined and courteous behavior earned everyone's respect.

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