一介之士 — “A person of humble status or background”
一介之士 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person of humble status or background”. Often referring to someone who is upright, loyal, and principled despite their modest position. Literally, “A humble scholar”.
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一介之士 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一介之士 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 一介之士
他虽然只是一介之士，却始终坚守着自己的原则，不随波逐流
Although he was merely a humble individual, he always adhered to his principles and refused to drift with the current.
Idioms Related to 一介之士
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Open the tool →Questions about 一介之士
What does 一介之士 mean?
一介之士 (yī jiè zhī shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person of humble status or background”.
How do you pronounce 一介之士?
一介之士 is pronounced yī jiè zhī shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一介之士 literally mean?
Literally, 一介之士 means “a humble scholar”. It is used to mean “a person of humble status or background”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一介之士?
一个微末的士人。指忠心正直的人。