Definition
优美 (yōuměi) describes something that is graceful and elegant in a refined, aesthetically pleasing way — used for scenery, music, dance, or language. It is broader than 优雅 (yōuyǎ), which focuses on refined personal manner or taste, and more formal than 帅 (shuài 'handsome, cool'). Unlike 苗条 (miáotiao), it does not describe a woman's figure.
adjective
gracefulelegantfine
Examples
- 优美。Tā de wǔzī fēicháng yōu měi.Her dancing posture is very graceful.
- 优美。Zhè zuò gōngyuán de jǐngsè hěn yōu měi.The scenery in this park is very beautiful.
- 优美。Zhè shǒu shī de yǔyán shífēn yōu měi.The language of this poem is very elegant.
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