Definition
士人 refers to the scholar-official class in traditional Chinese society — educated men who studied the Confucian classics and often served in government. The term carries connotations of moral cultivation, literary refinement, and social responsibility distinct from the modern English word 'scholar'. You'll encounter it in historical texts and discussions of Chinese culture.
n.
scholar (in traditional Chinese society)educated man of the literati class
Examples
- 士人。Gǔdài shì rén yǐ dúshū xiūshēn wéi zhǔ.Ancient scholars focused on reading and self-cultivation.
- 士人，。Zhè wèi shì rén bùjǐn xuéwèn hǎo, érqiě pǐndé gāoshàng.This scholar not only had great learning but also noble character.
- 士人。Lìshǐ shàng xǔduō shì rén dōu céng dānrèn guò guānzhí.Many scholars in history once held official positions.
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