情调 (qíng diào) — (romantic or artistic) atmosphere; aura; aesthetic taste; stylishness
Definition
情调 is the atmosphere or aesthetic flavor of a place, music, or person — the stylish mood it gives off, not the emotion you feel inside. Distinct from 心情 (your own mood) and 感情 (your feelings toward someone).
noun
(romantic or artistic) atmosphereauraaesthetic tastestylishness
Examples
- 情调，。Zhè jiā kā fēi guǎn de qíng diào hěn wēn xīn, shì hé yuē huì.This café has a cozy, romantic atmosphere, perfect for a date.
- 情调，。Tā shì gè hěn yǒu qíng diào de rén, jiā lǐ de měi jiàn zhuāng shì dōu jīng xīn tiāo xuǎn.She is a person of great taste; every piece of decoration at home is carefully chosen.
- 情调，。Zhè shǒu qǔ zi chōng mǎn le gǔ diǎn qíng diào, ràng rén xīn qíng píng jìng.This piece of music is full of classical elegance, making people feel calm.
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