Definition
帅 (shuài) describes a man's handsome appearance, or something (objects, actions, style) as cool/impressive. Unlike 好看 (hǎo kàn), which is a general 'good-looking' for anyone/anything, 帅 strongly implies masculine attractiveness. As 'cool', it's more natural and frequent than the loanword 酷 (kù) for casual praise.
adjective
handsomegood-looking (of a man's appearance)coolstylishimpressive (of objects, actions, or someone's style)
Easily confused
- 常chánglook-alikeoften; frequently
- 摔shuāisound-aliketo fall (from a height or while walking)
- 布bùlook-alikecloth; fabric
- 甩shuǎisound-aliketo fling, swing, or throw with a whipping motion
- 率shuàisound-alikelead; command
- 率shuàisound-aliketo lead, to command
Examples
- 帅。Tā chuān zhè jiàn yīfu zhēn shuài.He looks really handsome/smart in this outfit.
- 帅！Zhè shuāng xīn yùndòngxié tài shuài le!These new sneakers are so cool!
- 帅。Tā chànggē chàng de zhēn shuài.He sings really well — it's cool to watch.
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