Chinese word

风采

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēng cǎi

Meaning

  • nouncharm

Example

这位演员有很特别的风采。zhè wèi yǎn yuán yǒu hěn tè bié de fēng cǎi

This actor has a very special charm.

Illustration for 风采 (charm)

More examples

毕业晚会上，她一展风采，赢得了阵阵喝彩。bì yè wǎn huì shàng tā yì zhǎn fēng cǎi yíng dé le zhèn zhèn hè cǎi

At the graduation party, she displayed her charm and received round after round of applause.

Core concept

A person's distinctive presence, shaped by appearance, conduct, and character, that leaves a lasting impression.

Common phrases

  • 一展风采yì zhǎn fēng cǎi

    display one's charm

  • 展露风采zhǎn lòu fēng cǎi

    show one's charm

Similar words

气质qì zhì: An appealing air that naturally comes from a person's character.
风度fēng dù: The outward quality of being calm, courteous, and well behaved.
风格fēng gé: A recognizable way of expressing oneself through actions or creative work.
魅力mèi lì: The power to attract people or create a favorable feeling.

Definition in Chinese

指个人在形象和举止上表现出的风度或风格，能给人留下深刻印象。zhǐ gè rén zài xíng xiàng hé jú zhǐ shàng biǎo xiàn chū de fēng dù huò fēng gé néng gěi rén liú xià shēn kè yìn xiàng

Word origin

风 (fēng, "manner") + 采 (cǎi, "appearance") forms a word for the distinctive style revealed through a person's looks and conduct.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it sounds polished rather than casual, so it often appears in praise, introductions, and descriptions of public figures.

Other meanings

  • bearingnoun
  • stylenoun

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