English–Chinese
“gentleman” in Chinese
How to say “gentleman” in Chinese
“Gentleman” in Chinese is 君子 (jūn zǐ).
A model of honorable behavior, valued for integrity rather than social rank.
Example sentences with 君子
真正的君子以德行见长，言行一致。zhēn zhèng de jūn zǐ yǐ dé xíng jiàn cháng yán xíng yí zhì
A true gentleman stands out for his virtue, with words and actions that match.
Tips for using 君子
- The English word gentleman can suggest good manners or social status, but this Chinese word centers on moral character, so the two do not always match closely.
Other Chinese words for “gentleman”
他是一个绅士。tā shì yí gè shēn shì
He is a gentleman.