华丽 (huá lì) — gorgeous, magnificent, splendid

Definition

华丽 describes ornate, showy appearance or style — clothing, decoration, writing. More decorative than 壮丽 (grand scenery) or 辉煌 (grand achievements); 艳丽 is more vivid/colorful and can sound gaudy.

adjective
gorgeousmagnificentsplendid

Examples

  • 华丽
    Zhè zuò gōng diàn de zhuāng shì fēi cháng huá lì.
    The decoration of this palace is very magnificent.
  • 华丽
    Tā chuān le yí jiàn huá lì de hūn shā.
    She wore a gorgeous wedding dress.
  • 华丽
    Zhè piān xiǎo shuō de wén bǐ shí fēn huá lì.
    The writing style of this novel is very splendid.

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