si1 cing4 waa2 ji3詩情畫意诗情画意
Jyutpingsi1 cing4 waa2 ji3
Yalesī chìhng wá yi
Definition
A poetic and picturesque mood or atmosphere; an aesthetic quality like that of poems and paintings.
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How it's used
Used to describe scenery or an atmosphere that evokes the beauty of classical art or literature. It carries a sophisticated, slightly romantic tone and is often used when praising a quiet, scenic location or a well-designed space. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used with the verb 係 or the particle 好 to describe a state of being.
Examples
The environment here is truly poetic and picturesque.
Do you think this place has a poetic and picturesque quality?
Related words
Common phrases
full of poetic and picturesque charm
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Grammar guides
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