Definition
文绉绉 describes a person's speech or mannerisms as overly refined, literary, or pedantic — like using classical expressions in everyday conversation. It is often slightly negative or teasing, suggesting the person sounds out of touch, stiff, or trying too hard to sound educated. Think of an English equivalent as 'bookish in an affected way'.
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(adj, pejorative) bookish in a pedantic or affected wayoverly refined in speech or manner
Examples
- 文绉绉，。Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì wén zhòu zhòu de, ràng rén tīngzhe bù zìrán.He always speaks in an overly refined way, which sounds unnatural.
- 文绉绉，。Zhè piān wénzhāng xiě de yǒudiǎnr wén zhòu zhòu, bù xiàng xiàndài rén xiě de.This article is written in a rather bookish style, not like something a modern person would write.
- 文绉绉，。Bié nàme wén zhòu zhòu de, zánmen suíbiàn liáo liao jiù xíng.Don't be so affectedly refined; let's just chat casually.
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