Chinese word

别致

Pronunciation

Pinyinbié zhì

Meaning

  • adjectivestylish

Example

他的新手机看起来很别致。tā de xīn shǒu jī kàn qǐ lái hěn bié zhì

His new phone looks stylish.

Illustration for 别致 (stylish)

More examples

这件家具的别致设计吸引了很多顾客。zhè jiàn jiā jù de bié zhì shè jì xī yǐn le hěn duō gù kè

The stylish design of this piece of furniture attracted many customers.

Core concept

A design or appearance that stands out through refined taste.

Common phrases

  • 别致的设计bié zhì de shè jì

    stylish design

  • 别致的风格bié zhì de fēng gé

    stylish style

  • 别致的造型bié zhì de zào xíng

    stylish look

Similar words

时髦shí máo: Following current fashion and showing a polished, modern appearance or manner.
新颖xīn yǐng: Fresh and original in an idea, design, or form of expression.
精致jīng zhì: Made with fine detail and care, creating a delicate and beautiful look.
优雅yōu yǎ: Showing quiet good taste and graceful beauty in movement or design.

Definition in Chinese

用于表示事物别具一格且带有雅致品味，强调独特性与优雅感并存，常用来赞美设计或装扮的格调。yòng yú biǎo shì shì wù bié jù yì gé qiě dài yǒu yǎ zhì pǐn wèi qiáng diào dú tè xìng yǔ yōu yǎ gǎn bìng cún cháng yòng lái zàn měi shè jì huò zhuāng bàn de gé diào

Word origin

别 (bié, "different") + 致 (zhì, "refinement or charm") combines the idea of being unlike the ordinary with an elegant quality.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 很别致 (hěn biézhì, "very stylish") and 挺别致 (tǐng biézhì, "quite stylish") offer short, natural praise for a design or outfit.

Other meanings

  • distinctiveadjective
  • elegantadjective

Opposites

  • 俗气sú qìtackyadjective
  • 平庸píng yōngmediocreadjective

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