Definition
冷艳 describes a type of beauty that is cold, distant, and elegant — often used for women who are stunningly beautiful but have an aloof, unapproachable demeanor. It carries a sense of mystery and pride, and is a common descriptor in Chinese literature and media for characters who are both attractive and emotionally reserved.
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coldly beautifulelegantly aloof (of a woman's appearance and demeanor)
Examples
- 冷艳，。Tā shì yí wèi lěng yàn de nǚ míngxīng, hěn shǎo zài gōngzhòng chǎnghé xiào.She is a coldly beautiful movie star who rarely smiles in public.
- 冷艳，。Xiǎoshuō lǐ de nǚ zhǔjué qìzhì lěng yàn, ràng rén bù gǎn jiējìn.The heroine in the novel has an aloof elegance that makes people afraid to approach.
- 冷艳。Tā de lěng yàn zhī měi xīyǐn le hěn duō rén de mùguāng.Her cold beauty attracted many people's attention.
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