- 名士风流 míngshìfēngliú unconventional scholarsThe distinctive style and unconventional behavior of talented scholars who do not feel bound by social etiquette or tradition.
- 名士气 míngshìqì eccentricitiesthe unconventional or eccentric habits of famous scholars who do not care about social conventions
- 名士派 míngshìpài unconventional intellectualA person who is talented and follows their own path, often disregarding social conventions
- 斗方名士 dǒufāngmíngshì cultural poseurA person with a minor reputation who writes poetry or paints on square sheets of paper; often used to mock someone who pretends to be sophisticated or enjoys showing off their literacy.