Definition
情调 refers to the overall atmosphere or aesthetic taste of a place, object, or experience — the 'vibe' that makes it feel romantic, elegant, or stylish. Unlike 感情 (emotion between people) or 心情/情绪 (mood/state of mind), 情调 is about the external, cultivated quality of something, not an internal feeling.
noun
(romantic or artistic) atmosphereauraaesthetic tastestylishness
Examples
- 情调，。Zhè jiā kāfēi guǎn de qíng diào hěn wēnxīn, shìhé yuēhuì.This café has a cozy, romantic atmosphere, perfect for a date.
- 情调，。Tā shì ge hěn yǒu qíng diào de rén, jiā li de měi jiàn zhuāngshì dōu jīngxīn tiāoxuǎn.She is a person of great taste; every piece of decoration at home is carefully chosen.
- 情调，。Zhè shǒu qǔzi chōngmǎn le gǔdiǎn qíng diào, ràng rén xīnqíng píngjìng.This piece of music is full of classical elegance, making people feel calm.
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