彬彬有礼 bīnbīn-yǒulǐ refined and courteous
refined and courteous; urbane
How to remember 彬彬有礼: 彬 ornamental + 有 have + 礼 gift = refined and courteous.
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How it is used
- Idiom: refined and courteous in manner - 他待人彬彬有礼 (tā dàirén bīnbīn-yǒulǐ) he treats people with impeccable politeness.
- Praises well-mannered, gentlemanly/cultured behavior; literary and complimentary.
- Stronger and more elegant than plain 有礼貌 (yǒu lǐmào, polite).
Example sentences
- 汤姆既彬彬有礼又善解人意。 Tāngmǔ jì bīnbīnyǒulǐ yòu shànjiěrényì.Tom is polite and sensitive.