漂亮 (piào liang) — beautiful, pretty

Definition

Everyday word for 'pretty, good-looking' (people, clothes, things). 美丽 is more formal and written, often for scenery or abstract things.

adjective
beautifulpretty

Examples

  • 漂亮
    Tā de yī fu hěn piào liang.
    Her clothes are very pretty.
  • 漂亮
    Zhè huā zhēn piào liang!
    This flower is really beautiful!
  • 漂亮
    Tā yě hěn piào liang.
    She is also pretty.

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