高雅 (gāo yǎ) — elegant, refined, tasteful (of art, music, taste, or manner)
Definition
高雅 describes art, taste, or behavior that is elevated and refined. 优美 highlights graceful beauty; 优雅 focuses on poised, graceful manner.
adjective
elegantrefinedtasteful (of art, music, taste, or manner)
Examples
- 高雅。Tā xǐ huan tīng gāo yǎ yīn yuè.She likes listening to refined music.
- 高雅。Zhè jiā cān tīng de zhuāng xiū fēi cháng gāo yǎ.The decoration of this restaurant is very elegant.
- 高雅，。Tā de tán tǔ hěn gāo yǎ, ràng rén gǎn jué hěn shū fu.His speech is very refined, making people feel very comfortable.
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