elegant; refined; graceful
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
fresh and elegant; refined and lofty
literaryOften used to describe artistic styles, literary works, or environments that are pure and sophisticated.
Zhè这
jiān间
chá茶
shì室
bù布
zhì置
de得
shí十
fēn分
qīng清
yǎ雅
。
This tearoom is decorated in a very fresh and elegant style.
Tā她
de的
shū书
fǎ法
zuò作
pǐn品
fēng风
gé格
qīng清
yǎ雅
，
lìng令
rén人
shǎng赏
xīn心
yuè悦
mù目
。
Her calligraphy works have a refined and elegant style that is pleasing to the eye.
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Tā他
yán言
cí辞
qīng清
yǎ雅
，
cóng从
bù不
cū粗
sú俗
。
His speech is refined and elegant, never vulgar.
adjective
delicate and graceful; genteel
literaryTypically describes a person's appearance, demeanor, or bearing that is delicate and refined.
Zhè这
wèi位
gū姑
niang娘
shēng生
de得
qīng清
yǎ雅
tuō脱
sú俗
。
This young lady is delicate and graceful, transcending the ordinary.
Tā他
qì气
zhì质
qīng清
yǎ雅
，
jǔ举
zhǐ止
dé得
tǐ体
。
He has a genteel temperament and proper manners.
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Yí仪
róng容
qīng清
yǎ雅
de的
tā她
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
xǐ喜
ài爱
。
She is well-liked by everyone for her delicate and graceful appearance.