仪表堂堂 dignified appearance
Explanation
形容人的容貌端正，仪态庄重。
Describes a person with a distinguished appearance and dignified bearing.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有一位名叫李白的年轻书生，他生得仪表堂堂，风流倜傥，是长安城里有名的美男子。他博学多才，文采飞扬，写得一手好诗，深受人们的喜爱。一次，李白应邀参加一位王公贵族的宴会，宴会上有许多达官显贵，个个衣着华丽，气度不凡。李白穿着朴素的衣服，然而他仪表堂堂，举手投足之间都散发着一种自信和洒脱的气质，立刻吸引了所有人的目光。他不仅才华横溢，而且谈吐优雅，举止得体，赢得了在场所有人的赞赏。从那以后，李白的名声更加远扬，人们都称赞他仪表堂堂，才华横溢。
In ancient China, there was a young scholar named Li Bai, who was known for his distinguished appearance and elegant demeanor. He was renowned for his scholarship and literary talent. One day, he was invited to a banquet hosted by an influential nobleman. Many high-ranking officials and nobles were present, all dressed in fine clothes. Li Bai wore simple clothes, yet his stately appearance and confident, carefree demeanor immediately drew everyone's attention. His sharp wit, refined manner, and elegant behavior impressed all those present. From then on, his reputation spread far and wide, and he was praised for his distinguished appearance and great talent.
Usage
多用于形容男子，也可用于女子。
Mostly used to describe men, but can also be used for women.
Examples
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他仪表堂堂，气质不凡。
ta yibaotangtang, qizhibufan.
He has a distinguished appearance and extraordinary temperament.
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这位将军仪表堂堂，威风凛凛。
zhewei jiangjun yibaotangtang,weifenglinlin
This general is dignified and awe-inspiring.