aloof and refined; elegant and unconventional
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Meanings
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aloof and refined; elegant and unconventional; transcendent
literaryTypically describes a person's demeanor, artistic style, or calligraphy/painting that is free from worldly concerns and possesses an elegant, unconventional charm. It has a formal, literary flavor.
Zhè这
wèi位
yǐn隐
shì士
fēng风
dù度
chāo超
yì逸
，
bù不
mù慕
míng名
lì利
。
This hermit has an aloof and refined demeanor and does not seek fame or fortune.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
bǐ笔
yì意
chāo超
yì逸
，
chōng充
mǎn满
chán禅
jī机
。
The brushwork of this painting is elegant and unconventional, full of Zen-like insight.
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Tā他
de的
sǎn散
wén文
fēng风
gé格
chāo超
yì逸
，
bié别
jù具
yī一
gé格
。
His prose style is transcendent and unique.
Gǔ古
qín琴
qǔ曲
diào调
chāo超
yì逸
，
lìng令
rén人
xīn心
jìng静
。
The melody of the guqin is aloof and refined, calming the heart.