情操 (qíng cāo) — refined sentiment (intellectual, aesthetic, or moral); lofty character; integrity
Definition
A formal, literary noun for cultivated inner character — one's refined moral, aesthetic, or intellectual sensibilities. Stronger and more highbrow than 品质 ('character/quality').
noun
refined sentiment (intellectual, aesthetic, or moral)lofty characterintegrity
Examples
- 情操。Tā shì yí wèi yǒu gāo shàng qíng cāo de yì shù jiā.He is an artist of noble sentiment.
- 情操。Zhè bù zuò pǐn néng tí shēng rén men de shěn měi qíng cāo.This work can elevate people's aesthetic sensibilities.
- 情操。Péi yǎng dào dé qíng cāo shì jiào yù de zhòng yào mù biāo.Cultivating moral integrity is an important goal of education.
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