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文人
wénrén
Description
文人是喜欢读书、写文章的人，特别是会写诗、写字、画画的人。
A 文人 is someone who enjoys reading and writing, especially those who can compose poetry, calligraphy, and painting.
古代中国有很多有名的文人。
In ancient China, there were many famous 文人.
Meanings
文人wénrén
a man of letters; scholar; literary person
他是一位有名的文人。
He is a famous scholar.
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Notes
- Etymology
文 (writing, culture) + 人 (person) = a person of letters.
- Nuance
often refers to traditional scholars who write poetry, calligraphy, or paint.
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