Chinese word

英俊

Pronunciation

Pinyinyīng jùn

Meaning

  • adjectivehandsome

Example

他很英俊。tā hěn yīng jùn

He is very handsome.

Illustration for 英俊 (handsome)

More examples

她一看到他，就夸他英俊。tā yí kàn dào tā jiù kuā tā yīng jùn

As soon as she saw him, she praised him for being handsome.

Core concept

A man whose good looks are matched by a composed, refined bearing.

Common phrases

  • 长得英俊zhǎng de yīng jùn

    look handsome

  • 英俊的男人yīng jùn de nán rén

    handsome man

  • 英俊的面容yīng jùn de miàn róng

    handsome features

Similar words

帅shuài: Being good-looking in a cool, appealing, and confident way.
帅气shuài qì: Having a handsome look and a fresh, stylish presence.
漂亮piào liàng: Having a beautiful appearance with a bright and noticeable charm.

Definition in Chinese

外貌端正、气质优雅，常用于礼貌或书面的赞美。wài mào duān zhèng qì zhì yōu yǎ cháng yòng yú lǐ mào huò shū miàn de zàn měi

Word origin

英俊 (yīngjùn, "handsome") combines 英 (yīng, "outstanding") + 俊 (jùn, "handsome and talented"), joining excellence with an attractive appearance.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use handsome as a broad everyday compliment, while this Chinese adjective commonly carries a respectful or slightly formal tone.

Other meanings

  • handsome mannoun

Opposites

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