斌

bīn

文 + 武

Definitions

bīn (adjective) refined; elegant

Etymology phono-semantic

culture

Semantic: 文

About

The character 斌 is formed by placing 文 (literary, cultural) next to 武 (martial, military), two opposing yet complementary qualities. This structure visually and semantically conveys a harmonious balance between scholarly refinement and physical strength. It denotes a well-rounded individual, equally capable in intellectual and martial pursuits, and balanced in both ornament and substance. Owing to its auspicious connotations, it appears primarily in personal names rather than everyday speech.

Etymology Hide

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Western Jin dynasty (266-316 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

斌是我的同学。

Bīn shì wǒ de tóngxué.

Bin is my classmate.

斌每天都很早起床。

Bīn měitiān dōu hěn zǎo qǐchuáng.

Bin gets up very early every day.

斌喜欢打篮球和游泳。

Bīn xǐhuān dǎ lánqiú hé yóuyǒng.

Bin likes playing basketball and swimming.

斌在学校里表现得非常优秀。

Bīn zài xuéxiào lǐ biǎoxiàn dé fēichāng yōuxiù.

Bin performs very excellently at school.

斌不仅学习好，而且乐于助人。

Bīn bùjǐn xuéxí hǎo, érqiě lèyúzhùrén.

Bin not only studies well, but also is helpful.

斌的父母为他感到骄傲。

Bīn de fùmǔ wèi tā gǎndào jiāo'ào.

Bin's parents are proud of him.

斌计划明年去国外留学。

Bīn jìhuà míngnián qù guówài liúxué.

Bin plans to study abroad next year.

尽管斌很忙，他仍然坚持每天阅读。

Jǐnguǎn Bīn hěn máng, tā réngrán jiānchí měitiān yuèdú.

Although Bin is busy, he still insists on reading every day.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

Component: 文

Component: 武

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