thư sinh
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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing someone who is attractively pale and slender, resembling a traditional student of ancient studies.
vi Cậu thanh niên đó có gương mặt rất thư sinh.
en That young man has a very scholarly look.
Noun
A male student who traditionally studied Chinese characters and scriptures and appeared poor and frail.
vi Anh ta có dáng dấp của một thư sinh nho nhã.
en He has the appearance of a graceful scholar.