Definition
妖艳 describes a woman's appearance as alluring, flashy, or seductive — often with a negative overtone of being overly flirtatious or gaudy. It's more pejorative than positive, so be careful not to use it as a simple compliment; it implies the person is trying too hard to attract attention through showy or sexualized dress and manner.
s.v.
seductivecoquettish (usu. of a woman, with a negative connotation of being overly flashy or flirtatious)
Examples
- 妖艳，。Tā chuān zhe yì tiáo yāo yàn de hóngsè qúnzi zǒu jìnlái, suǒyǒu rén dōu kàn zhe tā.She walked in wearing a seductive red dress, and everyone stared at her.
- 妖艳。Zhè zhǒng yāo yàn de dǎban bù shìhé cānjiā zhèngshì de huìyì.This kind of flashy dress isn't suitable for formal meetings.
- 妖艳。Tā yāo yàn de xiàoróng ràng lǎobǎn hěn bù gāoxìng.Her coquettish smile made the boss very unhappy.
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