adjective HSK 5
Traditional 優雅
elegant · graceful · refined
Meaning
优雅 describes a quality of elegance, grace, and refinement in appearance, behavior, or style. It suggests sophistication and tasteful beauty, often used to describe people's manners, artistic works, environments, or movements that display a cultured, polished quality.
Usage
This word is commonly used to describe women's demeanor or style, but can also describe men, music, architecture, writing style, or any refined aesthetic. It carries positive connotations of cultivation and good taste. Often paired with 气质 (qìzhì, temperament) as in 优雅的气质.
Examples
- 01她的举止非常优雅，给人留下了深刻的印象。, .Her manners are very elegant, leaving a deep impression on people.
- 02这家餐厅环境优雅，适合商务宴请。, .This restaurant has an elegant environment, suitable for business dinners.
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Common collocations
- 优雅的气质elegant temperament
- 举止优雅graceful manners
- 优雅地elegantly, gracefully
- 环境优雅elegant environment
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of excellence and refinement. 优 originally meant abundant/superior, while 雅 has ancient roots in refined culture and proper speech.