Chinese
xiùlì
Meaning: beautiful; elegant; graceful
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

秀麗
秀
麗
秀丽
秀
丽

Example sentences

The scenery of this mountain is very beautiful.
蘇州與杭州景色秀麗,簡直就是人間天堂。
苏州与杭州景色秀丽,简直就是人间天堂。
Suzhou and Hangzhou are so beautiful; they are simply a paradise on earth.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe landscape or a person's features as refined and lovely.

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