gentle and graceful; deep and secluded
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
(of a woman) gentle, quiet and beautiful; (of dress or appearance) graceful and beautiful
literaryA classical literary term describing feminine grace and beauty, often used in poetry and formal writing.
Yǎo窈
tiǎo窕
shū淑
nǚ女
，
jūn君
zǐ子
hǎo好
qiú逑
。
A gentle and graceful young lady is the ideal match for a gentleman.
Tā她
jǔ举
zhǐ止
yǎo窈
tiǎo窕
，
tán谈
tǔ吐
wén文
yǎ雅
。
She carries herself with grace and speaks elegantly.
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Yǎo窈
tiǎo窕
de的
zhuāng妆
róng容
chèn衬
tuō托
chū出
tā她
gāo高
yǎ雅
de的
qì气
zhì质
。
The exquisite makeup highlights her elegant temperament.
adjective
(of palaces, buildings or landscapes) deep and secluded; profound and quiet
literaryDescribes architectural spaces or natural scenery that is deep, quiet and elegantly secluded.
Tíng庭
yuàn院
yǎo窈
tiǎo窕
，
qū曲
jìng径
tōng通
yōu幽
。
The courtyard is deep and secluded, with winding paths leading to quiet places.
Shān山
shuǐ水
yǎo窈
tiǎo窕
，
lìng令
rén人
liú流
lián连
wàng忘
fǎn返
。
The landscape is profound and beautiful, making visitors linger and forget to return.
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Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
gōng宫
shì室
jié结
gòu构
yǎo窈
tiǎo窕
shēn深
suì邃
，
chōng充
mǎn满
shén神
mì秘
sè色
cǎi彩
。
This ancient palace has a deep and intricate structure, full of mystery.