彬彬有礼

彬彬有禮
bīnbīn-yǒulǐ
idiom HSK 7-9 #20,666

Meanings

  1. 1 refined and courteous
  2. 2 urbane
  3. 3 well-mannered

Examples

HSK 3
Tā duì měigè rén dōu bīnbīn-yǒulǐ.
He is courteous to everyone.
HSK 3
Tā bīnbīn-yǒulǐ de jiēdài le kèrén.
She received the guests with refined courtesy.
HSK 3
Bīnbīn-yǒulǐ de tàidù gěi rén liúxià hǎo yìnxiàng.
A courteous attitude leaves a good impression.

Tips

history
From the Analects of Confucius: 文质彬彬然后君子 - when refinement () and substance () are well balanced (彬彬), then one is a gentleman. 彬彬 originally meant 'balanced and harmonious' and came to mean 'elegant and refined'.

Stroke Order

bīn
yǒu