hing1 jing4輕盈轻盈
Jyutpinghing1 jing4
Yalehīng yìhng
Definition
Slim and graceful in figure, or light and agile in movement.
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How it's used
Focuses on the combination of physical slenderness and an effortless, agile quality in movement. It is often used to compliment someone on their graceful posture or light-footedness rather than just being thin. While it can describe a person, it is also frequently applied to abstract concepts like music or design to suggest a sense of airiness.
Examples
Her figure is very graceful when she dances.
How do you manage to stay so slim and lithe?
Related words
Common phrases
graceful carriage
light and agile movements
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply thin or underweight, as it carries a positive connotation of elegance and agility. Using it to describe someone who is frail or sickly would sound inappropriate or sarcastic.
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