A man of noble character, integrity, and virtue; often contrasted with 小人 xiǎo​rén.

Connects a describing word or phrase to the noun it describes, similar to 的 de but used in formal or literary writing.

Friendship; social or diplomatic relations

indifferent; cold; lacking in warmth or interest; having a weak relationship or impression

to be like; to be similar to; as if

water; a liquid, juice, or lotion