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绅士 (shēn shì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

绅士 (shēn shì) is a Chinese word: gentleman. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 绅士

名 míng noun

gentleman

他是一位真正的绅士。

tā shì yī wèi zhēn zhèng de shēn shì

He is a true gentleman.

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Word breakdown

绅 shēn — gentry; historically refers to the scholar-official class wearing distinctive sashes

士 shì — scholar; person of refinement and status

Words with this character (12)
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  • 6 人士 rén shì — person, personage, public figure HSK 6
    • 人 person, human
    • 士 person of standing, professional
    Example

    许多商界人士参加了这次会议。

    xǔ duō shāng jiè rén shì cān jiā le zhè cì huì yì

    Many business figures attended this meeting.

  • 7 士兵 shì bīng — soldier HSK 6
    • 士 person of military status, warrior
    • 兵 soldier, military troops
    Example

    这个士兵很勇敢。

    zhè ge shì bīng hěn yǒng gǎn

    This soldier is very brave.

  • 8 士气 shì qì — morale HSK 7
    • 士 soldier, warrior, person in a group
    • 气 spirit, energy, morale
    Example

    这场胜利大大提高了士气。

    zhè chǎng shèng lì dà dà tí gāo le shì qì

    This victory greatly boosted morale.

  • 9 学士 xué shì — bachelor's degree HSK 7
    • 学 study, learning, academic education
    • 士 scholar, degree holder, person of expertise
    Example

    他去年获得了学士学位。

    tā qù nián huò dé le xué shì xué wèi

    He obtained a bachelor's degree last year.

  • 10 战士 zhàn shì — soldier HSK 7
    • 战 war, battle, combat
    • 士 person, warrior, fighter
    Example

    他是一名勇敢的战士。

    tā shì yī míng yǒng gǎn de zhàn shì

    He is a brave soldier.

  • 11 烈士 liè shì — martyr HSK 7
    • 烈 fierce, ardent, intense (describing passionate dedication)
    • 士 person, warrior (the individual who makes the sacrifice)
    Example

    我们应该永远记住为国家牺牲的烈士。

    wǒ men yīng gāi yǒng yuǎn jì zhù wèi guó jiā xī shēng de liè shì

    We should always remember the martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the country.

  • 12 院士 yuàn shì — academician HSK 7
    • 院 academy, institution
    • 士 scholar, member
    Example

    他是中国科学院院士。

    tā shì zhōng guó kē xué yuàn yuàn shì

    He is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Structure & writing
1 绅 shēn — wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials

绅 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
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约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 5
纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
1.2 申 shēn — the ninth of the twelve Earthly Branches
申 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 5
伸 shēn to stretch out; to extend 神 shén god; deity; creator and ruler of all things
HSK 6
审 shěn detailed; thorough 畅 chàng unobstructed; flowing freely
HSK 7
呻 shēn to chant; to recite 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials

Stroke order

2 士 shì — general term for men in ancient times; especially an unmarried man
士 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something
HSK 5
款 kuǎn sincere; hospitable
HSK 6
吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 壮 zhuàng sturdy; strong 壶 hú kettle; pot; jug (a vessel with a spout and handle for holding liquids)
HSK 7
壳 ké (colloq.) hard outer shell or casing of certain objects

士 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order