文人 (wénrén): scholar

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一位文人 wèi

古代文人喜欢吟诗作画。

Gǔdài wénrén xǐhuān yínshī zuòhuà.

Ancient scholars liked to compose poems and paint.

他是一个典型的文人。

Tā shì yīgè diǎnxíng de wénrén.

He is a typical literary person.

culture

文人 traditionally refers to the educated elite in Chinese history who were skilled in poetry, calligraphy, and painting — the 'four arts' (琴棋书画).

文 wén

人 rén