No. 5,549 in Chinese
典雅
Elegant; graceful.
In a sentence
她穿着一件裁剪精致的长裙，看上去格外典雅。
She is wearing a finely tailored long dress, which makes her look especially elegant.
In this sentence, '典雅' is used to describe someone's appearance as elegant and graceful, emphasizing a refined aesthetic.
这家餐厅的装饰非常典雅，令人感到舒适和愉悦。
The decoration of this restaurant is very elegant, making one feel comfortable and pleasant.
Here, '典雅' describes the ambiance created by the decoration, attributing a sense of taste and sophistication to the environment.
他的文字风格清新脱俗，充满典雅的魅力。
His writing style is fresh and unique, full of elegant charm.
'典雅' is used in this sentence to characterize the style of writing as refined and cultured, contributing to its overall appeal.
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