cing1 ging2清景
Jyutpingcing1 ging2
Yalechīng gíng
Definition
Elegant, refined, and decorous.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a sense of understated beauty or refined simplicity, often used to describe aesthetics like interior design, clothing, or patterns. It carries a positive connotation of being tasteful and not overly flashy or gaudy. While it functions as an adjective, it is less common in everyday speech than more general terms like 靚 or 雅致.
Examples
The decoration of this house is very elegant.
Do you think this outfit is elegant?
Related words
Common phrases
very elegant
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 清靜, which refers to a place being quiet or peaceful. Ensure you distinguish between the visual elegance of 清景 and the auditory or environmental stillness of 清靜.
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Grammar guides
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