秀美

xiù měi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. elegant
2. graceful

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 丑陋 chǒu lòu 丑陋 chǒu lòu ugly opposite of graceful and beautiful: ugly

Related words

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• 典雅 diǎn yǎ 典雅 diǎn yǎ refined; elegant describes refined elegance, often for art or decor: refined; elegant

Synonyms

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• 优美 yōu měi 优美 yōu měi graceful both describe graceful beauty, 秀美 often for scenery or feminine grace: graceful

Usage notes

Collocations

秀美 is mostly used for landscapes or feminine features, less for abstract concepts.

Formality

Mainly literary or written; in spoken Mandarin 漂亮 or 美丽 are more common.

Example Sentences

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这里的风景非常 秀美 。

The scenery here is very graceful and beautiful.

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Child Words of 秀美

• 美 美 měi: beautiful
• 秀 秀 xiù: handsome