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彬彬有礼

bīn bīn yǒu lǐ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • refined and courteous
  • urbane

Definition

形容文雅有礼貌的样子。

Describing a refined and courteous manner.

Usage

用于形容人的举止、态度文雅有礼,常作谓语、定语、状语。

Used to describe a person's demeanor and attitude that are refined and polite, often as predicate, attribute, or adverbial.

Examples

  • 1 他对每个人都彬彬有礼,深受大家喜爱。 (He is courteous to everyone and is well-liked by all.)
  • 2 这位服务员彬彬有礼的态度给顾客留下了深刻印象。 (The waiter's courteous attitude left a deep impression on the customers.)
  • 3 在正式场合,我们应该表现得彬彬有礼。 (In formal occasions, we should behave in a refined and polite manner.)
  • 4 彬彬有礼地鞠躬致谢。 (He bowed courteously to express his gratitude.)
  • 5 她虽然年轻,但言行举止彬彬有礼,很有教养。 (Although young, she is courteous in her words and actions, very well-mannered.)

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