典雅 (diǎn yǎ) — elegant, refined (esp. of language, style, or taste)
Definition
A formal, written word for 'elegant, refined' — used mainly for language, art, and design, not people. Stronger and more literary than 优雅, which is more everyday.
adjective
elegantrefined (esp. of language, style, or taste)
Examples
- 典雅,。Tā de wén zhāng yǔ yán diǎn yǎ, dú qǐ lái fēi cháng shū fu.The language of her article is elegant and very comfortable to read.
- 典雅,。Zhè zuò jiàn zhù de shè jì fēng gé diǎn yǎ dà fāng, shēn shòu yóu kè xǐ ài.The design style of this building is elegant and generous, deeply loved by tourists.
- ,。Tā shuō huà shí yòng cí diǎn yǎ, xiǎn de hěn yǒu jiào yǎng.When he speaks, his word choice is refined, appearing very cultured.
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