修修 (xiū xiū) — (literary) well‑arranged; gracefully neat and orderly
Definition
Literary word, almost always paired with 的, meaning 'gracefully neat and orderly' (appearance, arrangement). Conveys elegance — stronger and more poetic than just saying 整齐.
bound form
(literary) well‑arrangedgracefully neat and orderly
Examples
- 修修，，。Chuāng qián xiū xiū zhú, fēng chuī yè dòng, pō yǒu shī yì.The neatly arranged bamboo outside the window rustles in the wind, full of poetic charm.
- 修修，，。Tíng yuàn xiū xiū, huā mù fú shū, zhǔ rén xiǎn rán yòng xīn dǎ lǐ.The courtyard is well‑kept, with sparse yet graceful flowers and trees — the owner clearly tends it with care.
- 修修，。Gǔ huà zhōng nà xiū xiū de lán cǎo, lìng guān zhě xīn kuàng shén yí.The gracefully arranged orchids in the ancient painting refresh the viewer's mind.
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