皙 (xī) — (literary) fair complexion; whiteness of skin

Définition

A literary word for 'fair, pale skin' — almost always paired with 白 (白皙) and found mostly in classical-style writing, not daily speech.

noun

(literary) fair complexionwhiteness of skin

皙。
Bái xī zài zhōng guó gǔ dài wén xué zhōng cháng yòng lái xíng róng měi nǚ.
Fair complexion is often used to describe beautiful women in ancient Chinese literature.
皙。
Tā de bái xī shèng guò xǔ duō hù fū pǐn.
Her fair complexion surpasses many skincare products.
皙。
Gǔ rén yǐ bái xī wèi měi dì biāo zhǔn zhī yī.
The ancients considered fair complexion one of the standards of beauty.