English–Chinese
“refinement” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsù yǎng
Example
她的素养体现在谈吐上。tā de sù yǎng tǐ xiàn zài tán tǔ shàng
Her refinement shows in the way she speaks.
How to say “refinement” in Chinese
“Refinement” in Chinese is 素养 (sù yǎng).
A cultivated foundation that appears in speech, manners, and the way a person treats others.
Example sentences with 素养
他的文化素养很丰富。tā de wén huà sù yǎng hěn fēng fù
He has a high level of cultural refinement.
Tips for using 素养
- English speakers may hear a narrow focus on polished manners, but this Chinese noun can assess knowledge, speech, manners, and social judgment together.