古雅 (gǔ yā) — classic elegance; classic taste

Definition

Used to describe things (objects, styles, spaces) with an elegant, refined quality rooted in tradition — older or more literarily flavored than simply 漂亮 or 好看, and applied to a thing's aesthetic, not a person's looks.

adjective

classic eleganceclassic taste

Examples

古雅。
Zhè jiàn cí qì fēi cháng gǔ yā.
This piece of porcelain is very classic and elegant.
古雅。
Tā de shū fáng bù zhì dé shí fēn gǔ yā.
His study is decorated with classic elegance.
古雅。
Zhè zhǒng gǔ yā de fēng gé zài xiàn dài shè jì zhōng hěn shǎo jiàn.
This classic elegant style is rarely seen in modern design.

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