Noun
junzi (plural junzi)
(Chinese philosophy) A morally ideal person.
Confucius created the model of junzi, gentleman, which can be achieved by any individual. Source: Internet
Despite its literal meaning, any righteous man willing to improve himself can become a junzi. Source: Internet
Later, Zhu Xi defined junzi as second only to the sage. Source: Internet
Should the ruler be surrounded by xiaoren as opposed to junzi, his governance and his people will suffer due to their small-mindness. Source: Internet
The junzi disciplines himself. Source: Internet
The junzi enforces his rule over his subjects by acting virtuously himself. Source: Internet