Definition
文质彬彬 is a four-character idiom from the Analects of Confucius. It describes a person who is refined in manner, gentle, and courteous — suave and urbane. The phrase originally refers to the ideal balance between inner substance (质) and outer refinement (文), and carries a positive connotation of cultured elegance in modern usage.
idiom
refined and courteous in mannersuaveurbane
Examples
- 文质彬彬，。Tā kàn qǐlái wén zhì bīn bīn, hěn yǒu jiàoyǎng.He looks refined and courteous, very well-educated.
- 文质彬彬，。Zhè wèi jiàoshòu shuōhuà wén zhì bīn bīn, ràng rén gǎnjué hěn shūfu.This professor speaks in a refined manner, making people feel very comfortable.
- 文质彬彬。Tā wén zhì bīn bīn de jǔzhǐ yíngdé le dàjiā de zūnzhòng.His refined and courteous behavior earned everyone's respect.
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