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
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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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