文雅
wényǎ
refined, elegant (manner)
Part of speech · adjective
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Examples
- 她说话很文雅。She speaks in a very refined way.
- 这是一个文雅的名字。This is an elegant name.
Collocations
谈吐文雅文雅的举止说话文雅文质彬彬
Mnemonic
文 wén "writing, culture" + 雅 yǎ "elegant": cultured elegance, i.e. refined and well-mannered in speech and behavior. Distinguish 文雅 (refinement of manner/speech) from 优雅 (yōuyǎ, grace of bearing). Antonym: 粗俗 (cūsú, vulgar).
Related
优雅高雅斯文粗俗
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