匀称 (yún chèn) — well-proportioned, symmetrical, balanced

Definition

匀称 (yúnchèn) is a stative verb (adjective) meaning 'well-proportioned' or 'balanced'. You can use it to describe a person's figure, the symmetry of a building, or the balanced arrangement of objects. It differs from 对称 (duìchèn, 'mirror-image symmetry') — 匀称 emphasizes overall proportionality and harmony rather than exact mirroring.

s.v.

well-proportionedsymmetricalbalanced

Examples

匀称。
Tā de shēncái hěn yún chèn.
Her figure is very well-proportioned.
匀称。
Zhè zuò jiànzhù de zuǒyòu liǎng biān fēicháng yún chèn.
The left and right sides of this building are very symmetrical.
匀称。
Zhèxiē jiājù de bǎifàng hěn yún chèn.
The arrangement of these pieces of furniture is very balanced.

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