a person who is addicted to narcotics or illegal drugs, such as opium

an upright person of honor and integrity

scarlet kafir lily (Clivia miniata), an ornamental flowering plant in the genus Clivia

a gentleman's friendship is as pure as water; friendship that is not based on material gain or superficial socializing

A punning or euphemistic term for a drug or opium addict, used as a homophone for [[瘾君子|癮君子|yin3 jun1 zi3]].

friendship between gentlemen, insipid as water (idiom, from Zhuangzi)

The literal meaning of a person perched on a roof beam, originating from a story about Chen Shi in the Later Han Dynasty.

a gentleman uses his mouth and not his fist

people of good will; charitable person

virtuous gentleman (idiom)

the Six Gentlemen Martyrs of the failed reform movement of 1898, executed in its aftermath, namely: Tan Sitong, Lin Xu, Yang Shenxiu, Liu Guangdi, Kang Guangren and Yang Rui

a real man, if he takes a hit, will seek to even the score (idiom)

one who doesn't avenge an injustice is not a gentleman, one who doesn't redress a wrong is not a man

It is not too late for a person of character to seek revenge even after a long time; revenge is a dish best served cold.

the virtuous are at peace with themselves, while the wicked are always anxious

a nobleman's word is his bond

A nobleman stays clear of the kitchen because, having seen a living animal, he cannot bear to see it die (an idiom from Mencius illustrating benevolence).

to gauge the heart of a gentleman with one's own mean measure (idiom)