Definition
修修 is a literary adjective describing something neatly arranged, well-trimmed, or graceful in appearance. It often describes bamboo groves or carefully maintained landscapes. This archaic word rarely appears in modern spoken Chinese; you'll encounter it in classical poetry or formal descriptive prose.
r.f.
(literary) well‑arrangedgracefully neat and orderly
Examples
- 修修，，。Chuāng qián xiū xiū zhú, fēng chuī yè dòng, pō yǒu shīyì.The neatly arranged bamboo outside the window rustles in the wind, full of poetic charm.
- 修修，，。Tíngyuàn xiū xiū, huāmù fúshū, zhǔrén xiǎnrán yòngxīn dǎlǐ.The courtyard is well‑kept, with sparse yet graceful flowers and trees — the owner clearly tends it with care.
- 修修，。Gǔ huà zhōng nà xiū xiū de láncǎo, lìng guānzhě xīnkuàngshényí.The gracefully arranged orchids in the ancient painting refresh the viewer's mind.
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