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斯文
sīwén
Description
斯文的意思是一个人很有礼貌、很文雅，说话和做事都很温和。
"斯文" means a person is very polite and refined, speaking and acting gently.
我们常常用它来说读书人或者看起来很有文化的人。
We often use it to describe scholars or people who appear cultured.
Meanings
斯文sīwén
refined, gentle, cultured (in manner)
他说话很斯文，从来不大声。
He speaks very politely and never loudly.
斯文sīwén
culture and learning; the literati
读书人应该重视斯文。
Scholars should value refinement.
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Notes
- Nuance
斯文 stresses gentle, scholarly manners, often implying someone bookish or well-educated.
- Etymology
from classical Chinese meaning 'this culture', originally referring to Confucian learning.
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