斌 (bīn) - Refined and martial — describes someone who is & elegant and accomplished.

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斌 · bīn

Refined and martial — describes someone who is both cultured and capable in martial arts;

elegant and accomplished.

Refined and martial — describes someone who iselegant and accomplished.

Usage highlights

Refined and martialLiterary and military accomplishmentsElegant and strongCultured warriorAccomplished scholarWell

Synonyms

  • 文— literary, cultured
  • 武— martial, military
  • 文武— civil and military

Antonyms

  • 粗— coarse, rough
  • 野— wild, uncultured

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a man of both literary and military accomplishments (文武双全).
  • The name Binwen (斌文) suggests refined literary qualities.
  • His demeanor is both elegant and strong (文质斌斌).
  • A well-rounded education includes both arts and defense (文斌武略).

Collocations

  • Refined and martial(文斌)
  • Literary and military accomplishments(文武斌斌)
  • Elegant and strong(斌斌有礼)
  • Cultured warrior(斌士)
  • Accomplished scholar(斌儒)
  • Well-rounded talent(斌才)

Idioms

  • Both civil and military(文武斌斌)
  • Elegant and accomplished(文质斌斌)
  • Refined in peace, strong in war(文安斌武)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the ideal of being well-rounded in both literary cultivation (文) and martial prowess (武).
  • Often used in given names to express parents' hope for a child to excel in both arts and defense.
  • Embodies the Confucian ideal of the 'junzi' or noble person who is accomplished in multiple domains.

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