典雅 (diǎn yǎ) — elegant, refined (esp. of language, style, or taste)

Definition

Examples

• 她的文章语言典雅，读起来非常舒服。
  Tā de wén zhāng yǔ yán diǎn yǎ, dú qǐ lái fēi cháng shū fu.
  The language of her article is elegant and very comfortable to read.
• 这座建筑的设计风格典雅大方，深受游客喜爱。
  Zhè zuò jiàn zhù de shè jì fēng gé diǎn yǎ dà fāng, shēn shòu yóu kè xǐ ài.
  The design style of this building is elegant and generous, deeply loved by tourists.
• 他说话时用词典雅，显得很有教养。
  Tā shuō huà shí yòng cí diǎn yǎ, xiǎn de hěn yǒu jiào yǎng.
  When he speaks, his word choice is refined, appearing very cultured.

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