bit6 zi3別緻别致
Jyutpingbit6 zi3
Yalebiht ji
Definition
Unique, exquisite, and unconventional in design or appearance.
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How it's used
Focuses on the aesthetic appeal of an object that stands out for being clever or unconventional. It implies a sense of taste and refinement rather than just being strange or different. It is frequently used to compliment home decor, small accessories, or architectural details.
Examples
This ornament is so unique, where did you buy it?
Her room is decorated in such a unique way, it shows a lot of thought.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 特別, which simply means special or unusual. 別緻 specifically carries a positive connotation of being elegant or stylishly unique.
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