搢绅之士 — “Gentry”
搢绅之士 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Gentry”. Literati and officials (especially in ancient China). Literally, “Sash-wearing gentry and officials”.
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搢绅之士 Pronunciation and Pinyin
搢绅之士 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 搢绅之士
乡间传闻，那位退休的搢绅之士在家乡广设学堂，造福乡里。
It was rumored in the countryside that the retired gentry established many schools in his hometown, benefiting the local community.
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Open the tool →Questions about 搢绅之士
What does 搢绅之士 mean?
搢绅之士 (jìn shēn zhī shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Gentry”.
How do you pronounce 搢绅之士?
搢绅之士 is pronounced jìn shēn zhī shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 搢绅之士 literally mean?
Literally, 搢绅之士 means “Sash-wearing gentry and officials”. It is used to mean “Gentry”.
What is the Chinese definition of 搢绅之士?
搢：插；绅：大带；搢绅：宦官的代称。指做过官的大人先生