婷婷 (tíng tíng) — graceful, elegant (of a woman's bearing, literary)

Definition

Literary word describing a woman's graceful bearing or posture — almost always used as part of 婷婷玉立 (standing tall and graceful) or 婷婷袅袅. Belongs to written Chinese, not everyday speech.

bound form
gracefulelegant (of a woman's bearing, literary)

Examples

  • 婷婷
    Tā tíng tíng yù lì, měi rú huà.
    She stands gracefully, beautiful like a painting.
  • 婷婷
    Tā de tíng tíng shēn zī ràng rén zàn tàn.
    Her graceful posture makes people admire.
  • 婷婷
    Nà wèi nǚ shì tíng tíng yōu yǎ, qì zhì chū zhòng.
    That lady is graceful and elegant, with outstanding temperament.
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