Definition
审美 (shěn měi) means 'to appreciate beauty' or 'to have a sense of aesthetics' — it's a broad term for the ability to perceive and enjoy beauty in life, art, or nature. 鉴赏 (jiàn shǎng) is more specialized: it refers to appreciating and judging art, antiques, or cultural objects with expert knowledge. Use 审美 for general aesthetic appreciation, and 鉴赏 for connoisseur-level evaluation of specific works.
verb
to appreciate beautyto have a sense of aesthetics
Examples
- 审美。Xuéhuì shěn měi shì tígāo shēnghuó zhìliàng de yí bùfen.Learning to appreciate beauty is part of improving quality of life.
- 审美。Tā fēicháng xǐhuan shěn měi gǔdài yìshùpǐn.He really likes to appreciate ancient works of art.
- 审美。Měi gè rén dōu xūyào péiyǎng shěn měi de nénglì.Everyone needs to cultivate their ability to appreciate beauty.
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