绅士
shēn shì · HSK 7
gentleman
🎩 绅 = official's silk sash + 士 scholar; a sashed scholar = a gentleman
绅 originally named the wide ceremonial sash worn by ranking officials, so it carries the sense of high status. Pair it with 士 (scholar/gentleman) and you get 绅士, a well-bred gentleman. Sounds like shen-shir.