婀娜 (ē nuó) — graceful (of a woman's bearing); elegant; lithe

Definition

Literary, written-style adjective for a woman's graceful bearing or movement — more elegant and formal than the everyday 漂亮. Often used in descriptions of dance, posture, or figures in moonlight.

adjective
graceful (of a woman's bearing)elegantlithe

Examples

  • 婀娜
    Tā de wǔ zī shí fēn ē nuó.
    Her dance movements are very graceful.
  • 婀娜
    Tā zǒu lù de zī tài ē nuó dòng rén.
    The way she walks is graceful and captivating.
  • 婀娜
    ē nuó De shēn yǐng zài yuè guāng xià xiǎn de gé wài měi lì.
    Her graceful figure looks especially beautiful under the moonlight.

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