Definition
文雅 describes a person's speech, manner, or taste as refined and cultured — it emphasizes a quiet, educated elegance in behavior and expression. It differs from 优雅 (yōu yǎ), which focuses on graceful, pleasing movement or appearance, and from 高雅 (gāo yǎ), which suggests a more elevated, artistic taste. 文雅 is about the cultivated quality of a person's character and social conduct.
adjective
elegantrefined
Examples
- 文雅。Tā de tántǔ fēicháng wén yǎ.Her speech is very refined.
- 文雅，。Zhè wèi xuézhě wéirén wén yǎ, shēn shòu zūnjìng.This scholar is refined in character and deeply respected.
- 文雅。Zhè jiā cāntīng de zhuāngshì fēnggé shífēn wén yǎ.The decoration style of this restaurant is very elegant.
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