(yōng) — harmonious, graceful (bound form, used in literary compounds)

Definition

Bound literary form meaning 'harmonious, graceful'. It almost never stands alone — you'll see it inside set compounds like 雍容 ('poised, graceful') and 雍正 (the Yongzheng emperor's reign name).

bound form
harmoniousgraceful (bound form, used in literary compounds)

Examples

  • Tā de jǔ zhǐ yōng róng dà fāng.
    Her demeanor is graceful and poised.
  • Zhè fú huà sè cǎi yōng hé.
    This painting has harmonious colors.
  • Gǔ dài gōng diàn de jiàn zhù fēng gé yōng róng huá guì.
    The architectural style of ancient palaces is graceful and magnificent.

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