雅
standard; elegant; Ode section of Classic of Poetry; polite term; usually; very
Meanings
8 senses · 28 examplesadjective
standard; conforming to norms
literaryUsed in formal literary contexts, especially for language, writing, or manners.
The language of this article is very standard and proper.
His calligraphy has standard strokes and rigorous structure.
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Please write using standard modern Chinese.
The terms of this contract must be standard and error-free.
His speech had standard wording and clear organization.
adjective
elegant; refined; cultured
neutralDescribes taste, style, demeanor, or scenery that is refined and tasteful.
Her outfit is very elegant and tasteful.
The decoration style of this café is very refined.
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He is a very cultured and refined person.
The layout of this garden is very elegant and peaceful.
The atmosphere of this concert is very elegant.
noun
Ode section of Classic of Poetry
literaryA specialized literary term referring to the court hymns in the Classic of Poetry, divided into Daya and Xiaoya.
The Classic of Poetry is divided into three sections: Ballads, Odes, and Hymns.
Odes are mostly official court hymns from the Western Zhou Dynasty.
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The Major Odes are an important part of the Classic of Poetry.
The Minor Odes include a large number of poems from the late Western Zhou Dynasty.
Ode music was an important ritual music for the aristocracy at that time.
adjective (honorific)
polite honorific for others' kindness or actions
honorificUsed as a formal honorific when speaking to or referring to another person's goodwill, advice, or actions.
Thank you for your kind intentions.
I look forward to your valuable advice.
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Welcome to come and give guidance.
Thank you for your kind gift.
Please accept our kind invitation.
noun
surname Ya
neutralA relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Ya is my college teacher.
The Ya family is mainly from the Zhejiang area.
noun
friendship; acquaintance
literaryUsed exclusively in classical literary contexts.
The two of them have no friendship at all.
They have had a long-standing friendship.
adverb
usually; habitually
literaryUsed in classical literary contexts to describe a long-standing habit or usual state.
He is usually good at playing the guzheng, with superb musical skills.
This old man usually loves reading and does not compete with the secular world.
adverb
very; extremely
literaryUsed in classical literary contexts to emphasize a high degree.
Everyone thought it was very beautiful and praised it repeatedly.
This painting has very high collection value.