凄美 (qī měi) — sad and beautiful; poignant (describes a scene, story, or work of art that stirs emotion through melancholy beauty)
Definition
Describes something (a story, scene, or piece of art) that is beautiful precisely because of its sadness or desolation — 'bittersweet beauty' rather than pure prettiness.
adjective
sad and beautifulpoignant (describes a scene, story, or work of art that stirs emotion through melancholy beauty)
Examples
- 凄美，。Zhè ge gù shi hěn qī měi, kàn wán ràng rén jiǔ jiǔ bù néng wàng huái.This story is so poignant — it stays with you long after you finish it.
- 凄美，。Dōng rì lǐ huāng liáng de qī měi jǐng sè, yǒu yì zhǒng tè bié de yùn wèi.The desolate and beautiful scenery in winter has a special charm.
- 凄美。Zhè shǒu qī měi de yuè qǔ ràng rén tīng le rěn bú zhù luò lèi.This sad and beautiful piece of music makes people cry when they hear it.
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