Chinese word

俊俏

Pronunciation

Pinyinjùn qiào

Meaning

  • adjectivehandsome

Example

这个男孩挺俊俏的。zhè ge nán hái tǐng jùn qiào de

This boy is quite handsome.

Illustration for 俊俏 (handsome)

More examples

她的新照片显得很俊俏。tā de xīn zhào piān xiǎn de hěn jùn qiào

Her new photo looks very attractive.

Core concept

A polished, appealing look in which balanced facial features and natural charm come together.

Common phrases

  • 面容俊俏miàn róng jùn qiào

    attractive features

  • 打扮得很俊俏dǎ bàn de hěn jùn qiào

    dress attractively

Similar words

好看hǎo kàn: Has an attractive appearance that looks good to the viewer.
漂亮piào liàng: Has a beautiful, pleasing appearance, often with a pretty quality.
帅气shuài qì: Has a cool, fashionable appearance or style.
英俊yīng jùn: Describes a man with fine, regular, and handsome facial features.

Definition in Chinese

形容人长相好看，五官端正且气质或神态给人好感。xíng róng rén zhǎng xiàng hǎo kàn wǔ guān duān zhèng qiě qì zhì huò shén tài gěi rén háo gǎn

Word origin

俊 (jùn, "handsome") contributes the idea of fine appearance, while 俏 (qiào, "pretty and charming") adds a lively, pleasing quality.

Usage tips

  • The adjective presents the whole visual impression, so it suits a description of a person rather than praise for one isolated facial feature.

Other meanings

  • attractiveadjective

Opposites

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