Definition
皙 (xī) is a literary word meaning 'fair complexion' or 'whiteness of skin'. In classical Chinese it can be used as a noun, but in modern usage it rarely appears alone; it is most commonly seen in the compound 白皙 (báixī, 'fair-skinned'). You'll encounter it in classical texts, poetry, and formal literary descriptions of appearance.
n
(literary) fair complexionwhiteness of skin
Examples
- 皙。báixī zài Zhōngguó gǔdài wénxué zhōng cháng yònglái xíngróng měinǚ.Fair complexion is often used to describe beautiful women in ancient Chinese literature.
- 皙。Tā de báixī shèngguò xǔduō hùfū pǐn.Her fair complexion surpasses many skincare products.
- 皙。Gǔrén yǐ báixī wéi měi de biāozhǔn zhī yī.The ancients considered fair complexion one of the standards of beauty.
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