Chinese word

风度

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēng dù

Meaning

  • nounbearing

Example

她的风度很优雅。tā de fēng dù hěn yōu yǎ

Her bearing is very graceful.

Illustration for 风度 (bearing)

More examples

他的举止很稳重，很有风度。tā de jú zhǐ hěn wěn zhòng hěn yǒu fēng dù

His manner is calm and dignified, and he has great poise.

Core concept

The composed style and dignity that a person's speech and actions give off as a whole.

Common phrases

  • 有风度yǒu fēng dù

    be poised

  • 保持风度bǎo chí fēng dù

    keep one's poise

Similar words

气质qì zhì: A person's inner calm and charm as revealed by their character and upbringing.
举止jú zhǐ: A person's observable manner of acting and carrying themselves.
仪表yí biǎo: A person's outward appearance and the impression made by their dress and grooming.
风采fēng cǎi: The charm and individuality expressed in a person's manner and attitude.

Definition in Chinese

指个人在言谈举止中体现出的气度和风格，给人留下的庄重或优雅的整体印象。zhǐ gè rén zài yán tán jú zhǐ zhōng tǐ xiàn chū de qì dù hé fēng gé gěi rén liú xià de zhuāng zhòng huò yōu yǎ de zhéng tǐ yìn xiàng

Word origin

风度 (fēngdù, "bearing") combines 风 (fēng, "manner or style") with 度 (dù, "measure"), suggesting a person's manner as expressed with balance and restraint.

Usage tips

  • For everyday speech, this word evaluates overall conduct, so it fits calm courtesy under pressure better than a comment about physical appearance.

Other meanings

  • stylenoun

Opposites

  • 失态shī tàiloss of composurenoun

Related words

  • 风度翩翩fēng dù piān piānelegant and dashingidiom

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