chivalry in Chinese
chivalry in Chinese is 騎兵 — chivalry means the medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
chivalry in Chinese
騎兵
Pronounced: qí bīng
The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.
What does "chivalry" mean?
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noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
"Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature."
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noun Polite, considerate, and protective behaviour, especially of men toward women.
"Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom."
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chivalry in a sentence
- Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature.
- The order of knighthood was built on chivalry as much as on skill with a sword.
- Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom.
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What is "chivalry" in Chinese?
"chivalry" in Chinese is 騎兵. chivalry means: The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
How do you pronounce 騎兵?
"chivalry" in Chinese is 騎兵, pronounced "qí bīng".
How do you use "chivalry" in a sentence?
Example: "Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature." In Chinese, "chivalry" is 騎兵.
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