温文尔雅 wēn wén ěr yǎ gentle and refined

Explanation

温文尔雅是一个汉语成语，形容人态度温和，举动斯文。它由两个词组成：温文和尔雅。温文指的是态度温和，有礼貌；尔雅指的是文雅，有教养。温文尔雅的人通常性格平和，待人接物都很和善，让人感觉很舒服。

温文尔雅 is a Chinese idiom that describes a person's gentle and refined demeanor. It consists of two words: 温文 and 尔雅. 温文 means gentle and polite; 尔雅 means elegant and cultured. People who are described as 温文尔雅 are usually calm and kind to others, making people feel comfortable around them.

Origin Story

在一个偏远的小村庄里，住着一位名叫李老先生的老人。李老先生一生勤劳朴实，乐善好施，深受村民的爱戴。他虽然没有读过多少书，却有着温文尔雅的气质，说话做事总是让人感到舒服。村里人有什么困难，都会来找李老先生帮忙，他总是乐呵呵地伸出援助之手，从不推辞。有一天，村里来了一个外地商人，他因为生意失败，身无分文，流落到这个村庄。村民们都十分同情他，但却没有一个人敢收留他。这时，李老先生得知此事，便主动邀请他到自己家里住下。商人很感激李老先生的善良，他住了几天后，便主动提出要帮李老先生做点事情。李老先生笑着说：“你不用帮我做事，只要你能安安稳稳地住下来，我已经很高兴了。”商人感动地说：“您的善良让我十分敬佩，我一定会努力回报您的恩情！”后来，商人经过李老先生的帮助，重新找到了生计，他再也没有忘记李老先生的恩情，经常回来看望他。

zài yī gè piān yuǎn de xiǎo cūn zhuāng lǐ, zhù zhe yī wèi míng jiào lǐ lǎo xiān shēng de lǎo rén. lǐ lǎo xiān shēng yī shēng qín láo pǔ shí, lè shàn hǎo shī, shēn shòu cūn mín de ài dài. tā suī rán méi yǒu dú guò duō shǎo shū, què yǒu zhe wēn wén ěr yǎ de qì zhì, shuō huà zuò shì zǒng shì ràng rén gǎn dào shū fú. cūn lǐ rén yǒu shén me kùn nan, dōu huì lái zhǎo lǐ lǎo xiān shēng bāng máng, tā zǒng shì lè hē hē de shēn chū yuán zhù zhī shǒu, cóng bù tuī cí. yǒu yī tiān, cūn lǐ lái le yī gè wài dì shāng rén, tā yīn wèi shēng yì shī bài, shēn wú fēn wén, liú luò dào zhè gè cūn zhuāng. cūn mín men dōu shí fēn tóng qíng tā, dàn què méi yǒu yī gè rén gǎn shōu liú tā. zhè shí, lǐ lǎo xiān shēng zhī dào cǐ shì, biàn zhǔ dòng yāo qǐng tā dào zì jǐ jiā lǐ zhù xià. shāng rén hěn gǎn jī lǐ lǎo xiān shēng de shàn liáng, tā zhù le jǐ tiān hòu, biàn zhǔ dòng tí chū yào bāng lǐ lǎo xiān shēng zuò diǎn shì qíng. lǐ lǎo xiān shēng xiào zhe shuō: “nǐ bù yòng bāng wǒ zuò shì, zhǐ yào nǐ néng ān ān wěn wěn de zhù xià lái, wǒ yǐ jīng hěn gāo xìng le.” shāng rén gǎn dòng de shuō: “nín de shàn liáng ràng wǒ shí fēn jìng pèi, wǒ yī dìng huì nǔ lì huí bào nín de ēn qíng!” hòu lái, shāng rén jīng guò lǐ lǎo xiān shēng de bāng zhù, chóng xīn zhǎo dào le shēng jì, tā zài yě méi yǒu wàng jì lǐ lǎo xiān shēng de ēn qíng, jīng cháng huí lái kàn wàng tā.

In a remote village, there lived an old man named Mr. Li. Mr. Li was a hardworking, honest, and benevolent man throughout his life, and he was deeply loved by the villagers. Although he had not read many books, he had a gentle and refined demeanor, and his words and actions always made people feel comfortable. When the villagers had any difficulties, they would go to Mr. Li for help. He always gladly offered his help and never refused. One day, a merchant came to the village from another place. He had lost his business and was penniless, stranded in this village. The villagers felt sorry for him, but no one dared to take him in. At this time, Mr. Li learned about this and invited him to live in his house. The merchant was very grateful for Mr. Li's kindness. After staying with him for a few days, he volunteered to help Mr. Li with something. Mr. Li said with a smile: “You don’t need to help me with anything, I’m already very happy if you can stay here comfortably.” The merchant touched and said: “Your kindness makes me admire you very much. I will definitely work hard to repay your kindness!” Later, with Mr. Li’s help, the merchant found a new way to make a living. He never forgot Mr. Li’s kindness and often came back to see him.

Usage

温文尔雅通常用于形容人的性格和气质。

wēn wén ěr yǎ tóng cháng yòng yú xíng róng rén de xìng gé hé qì zhì.

温文尔雅 is usually used to describe a person’s character and temperament.

Examples

  • 他待人温文尔雅，很受欢迎。

    tā dài rén wēn wén ěr yǎ, hěn shòu huānyíng.

    He is very popular for being gentle and refined.

  • 这位老师温文尔雅，深受学生爱戴。

    zhè wèi lǎo shī wēn wén ěr yǎ, shēn shòu xué shēng ài dài.

    This teacher is gentle and refined and is loved by his students.

  • 他温文尔雅，举止得体。

    tā wēn wén ěr yǎ, jǔ zhǐ dé tǐ.

    He is gentle and refined, with proper manners.

  • 他说话温文尔雅，让人如沐春风。

    tā shuō huà wēn wén ěr yǎ, ràng rén rú mù chūn fēng.

    He speaks gently and politely, making people feel like they are bathed in spring breeze.

  • 他温文尔雅，从不与人争吵。

    tā wēn wén ěr yǎ, cóng bù yǔ rén zhēng chǎo.

    He is gentle and refined, and never quarrels with others.

Related Idioms

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Opposite Idioms

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