gentleman; a person with good manners or high social standing; (historically) the gentry, such as powerful landlords or retired officials

Powerful and influential local figures in former times, usually referring to wealthy landowners or retired officials; also used generally to refer to people with good breeding and manners

a scholar or former government official living in a village; a local member of the gentry who was traditionally respected in their community; a squire

local bosses and corrupt members of the elite; used as a generic term for powerful local figures who bully others and act above the law

the social class of the gentry and merchants in late imperial and early republican China

landlords or gentry members who act wickedly and bully the local population

(bound form) despotic gentry; local influential figures who bully others by relying on their power and status

people of high social standing and education in a local area; the local gentry

local people with wealth and power; influential local figures

an honorary legal official or magistrate, often abbreviated as JP; commonly used in Hong Kong and other Commonwealth regions

Government officials and local gentry; specifically refers to the ruling elite in old China.

(literary) the gentry; local scholars or officials. Originally referred to the practice of tucking a ceremonial tablet into one's sash. Also written as [[缙绅|縉紳|jin4 shen1]].

a directory of government officials during the Ming and Qing dynasties

An oral agreement based on trust and honor rather than formal legal procedures or signed documents; also called [[君子协定|君子協定|jun1 zi3 xie2 ding4]].

Local gentry and elderly residents who are well-respected in the community.

Influential people with high social status in a local community; the gentry

The local gentry and educated elite in traditional society.

(literary) the gentry; government officials or retired officials; also used for local scholars and gentlemen. Originally referred to the ancient custom of officials tucking a tablet into their sash.

(literary) high official or prominent member of the gentry