qīngxīn

清馨

Word · AdjectiveTraditional清新

fresh and pure; delicately fragrant; novel and elegant

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

(of fragrance) delicate and refreshing; fragrant but not overpowering

literary

Specifically describes a light, elegant scent that is pleasant but not intense. Often used in literary contexts describing gardens, flowers, or tea.

Mǎn满
yuán园
qīng清
xīn新
 ,
lìng令
rén人
xīn心
kuàng旷
shén神
yí怡
 。

The whole garden was delicately fragrant, refreshing the heart and mind.

Zhè这
chá茶
xiāng香
qì气
qīng清
xīn新
 ,
rù入
kǒu口
huí回
gān甘
 。

This tea has a delicate, refreshing aroma with a sweet aftertaste.

2.

adjective

fresh and pure; clean and invigorating

Commonly used to describe air, environment, or a feeling of cleanliness and vitality.

Yǔ雨
hòu后
de的
kōng空
qì气
gé格
wài外
qīng清
xīn新
 。

The air is especially fresh after the rain.

Tā她
xǐ喜
huan欢
yòng用
qīng清
xīn新
de的
yán颜
sè色
zhuāng装
shì饰
fáng房
jiān间
 。

She likes to decorate her room with fresh, pure colors.

3.

adjective

fresh and novel; elegant and not vulgar

Often describes artistic styles, designs, or writing that is original and refined.

Tā他
de的
huà画
fēng风
qīng清
xīn新
zì自
rán然
 ,
dú独
shù树
yī一
zhì帜
 。

His painting style is fresh and natural, standing out uniquely.

Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
wén文
bǐ笔
qīng清
xīn新
 ,
dú读
lái来
lìng令
rén人
yú愉
yuè悦
 。

This article has a fresh writing style that is delightful to read.