优雅 (yōu yǎ): grace; graceful
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Word info
- Pinyin
- Meaning
- grace; graceful
- Characters
- 2
- Part of speech
- adjective
- HSK level
- HSK 7
Full definitions
Meanings grouped by pronunciation.
- grace
- graceful
Chinese explanation
- 形容人的举止、谈吐或姿态自然大方、有教养，令人感到舒服和美好
- 也可以形容事物如音乐、建筑、服饰等风格优美而不俗气，显得有品位。常用来夸奖一个人有气质、有风度。
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Example sentences
She wore a well-tailored black dress and walked into the hall with calm steps and graceful posture; everyone's eyes were drawn to her.
The restaurant's decor isn't luxurious, but there's a small vase of fresh flowers on every table and several ink paintings on the walls; the overall atmosphere feels especially elegant.
As she played the piano, her fingers rose and fell gently, and the music flowed out as gracefully as a stream, deeply moving even those who knew nothing about music.
That old professor speaks unhurriedly and chooses his words carefully; even when discussing very complex issues, he maintains a kind of elegant demeanour, which his students greatly admire.
At the wedding, the bride didn't choose a lavish gown but wore a simple white dress, which made her appear even more elegant and poised, winning praise from all the guests.
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