🇨🇳 How to say

“beautiful” in Chinese

漂亮piàoliang
Illustration of "beautiful" in a Chinese cultural setting
A little girl twirls in a pink dress, her face lit up with joy as colorful flower petals float around her in the spring breeze.

Usage note

Use 漂亮 to describe people, objects, or scenes that are visually pleasing; it’s common in everyday speech and carries a warm, appreciative tone.

Examples

  • 这件裙子很漂亮。

    This dress is very pretty.

  • 她的新发型真漂亮。

    Her new hairstyle is really beautiful.

  • 花园里的花很漂亮。

    The flowers in the garden are very beautiful.

Quick check

What does "漂亮" mean?

  • A. beautiful
  • B. tired
  • C. (none)
  • D. (none)

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