Definition
窈窕 is a classical literary term from the Shijing (Book of Songs), describing a woman's graceful, demure beauty. It functions as a stative verb/adjective (v.p.) and is used exclusively to praise elegant bearing and a slender, charming figure. It is not used for men or for general beauty—only for feminine grace.
v.p.
graceful and attractive (of a woman)
Examples
- 窈窕。Tā de shēncái yǎo tiǎo dòngrén.Her figure is graceful and captivating.
- 窈窕。Zhè shǒu shī miáoxiě le yí wèi yǎo tiǎo de nǚzǐ.This poem describes a graceful lady.
- ，窈窕。Tā zài huāyuán lǐ zǒu zhe, bùtài yǎo tiǎo.She walked in the garden with graceful steps.
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