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读书人
dúshūrén
Description
“读书人”是指爱读书、有学问的人。
"读书人" refers to someone who loves reading and is knowledgeable.
以前这个词常用来说那些学习很多、懂道理的人。
This word was often used to describe people who studied a lot and understood principles.
Meanings
读书人dúshūrén
an educated person; scholar; intellectual
他是个读书人，很有礼貌。
He is a scholar and very polite.
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Notes
- Etymology
读书 (to read/study) + 人 (person) = one who studies.
- Nuance
often carries a respectful, somewhat traditional tone about learning and morals.
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