景致 (jǐng zhì) — scenery, view, scene

Definition

A literary, written-style word for 'scenery / view' that emphasizes aesthetic appeal — more elegant than the everyday 风景. Often used in travel writing or describing a composed scene.

noun
sceneryviewscene

Examples

  • 景致
    Zhè lǐ de jǐng zhì hěn měi.
    The scenery here is very beautiful.
  • 景致
    Nǐ kàn dào nà biān de jǐng zhì le ma?
    Did you see the view over there?
  • 景致
    Zhè zhāng zhào piàn pāi de shì qiū tiān zuì měi de jǐng zhì.
    This photo captures the most beautiful autumn scenery.

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