Chinese

gāoyǎ
Meaning: elegant; refined
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

高
雅

Example sentences

This pianist's performance style is very elegant.
她有一種高雅的氣質。
她有一种高雅的气质。
She has an elegant temperament.
這裡的裝修非常精緻,給人一種高雅的感覺。
这里的装修非常精致,给人一种高雅的感觉。
The decoration here is very exquisite, giving people a sense of elegance.
這位教授談吐高雅,深受學生喜愛。
这位教授谈吐高雅,深受学生喜爱。
This professor has elegant diction and is deeply loved by students.
她穿著一件漂亮的白色婚紗,顯得非常高雅。
她穿著一件漂亮的白色婚纱,显得非常高雅。
She looked very elegant in a beautiful white wedding dress.

Usage Notes

Used to describe things or behaviors that show high taste.

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