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Definition
Classic, elegant, and graceful.
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How it's used
Focuses on a refined, timeless sense of beauty that avoids being flashy or overly modern. It is frequently applied to interior design, architectural styles, or the overall demeanor of a person. Unlike words that describe trendy or cute styles, this carries a weight of sophistication and cultural depth.
Examples
The decoration of this restaurant is very elegant.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people who are simply pretty or well dressed in a casual way, as it implies a level of poise and classic taste that goes beyond mere appearance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
