秀美

xiù měi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

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ugly

opposite of graceful and beautiful

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refined; elegant

describes refined elegance, often for art or decor

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graceful

both describe graceful beauty, 秀美 often for scenery or feminine grace

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

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

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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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beautiful

handsome