Definition
风雅 (fēng yā) originally refers to the 'Airs' (风) and 'Odes' (雅) sections of the Book of Songs (诗经), and by extension it came to mean refined, cultured, and elegant pursuits — especially in literature, art, and personal manner. As a noun, it denotes a quality of sophistication and taste, often used in phrases like 风雅之士 (a person of refined character). It carries a positive, classical connotation and is typically used in formal or literary contexts.
noun
elegancerefinementliterary and artistic pursuits
Examples
- 风雅，。Zhè wèi lǎo xiānsheng yìshēng zhuīqiú fēng yā, qín qí shū huà yàngyàng jīngtōng.This old gentleman pursued refinement all his life, mastering music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
- 风雅，。Tā de shūfáng bùzhì de hěn yǒu fēng yā, chōngmǎn le shūxiāng qìxī.His study is decorated with great elegance, full of the atmosphere of books.
- 风雅。Zhè zhǒng chádào biǎoyǎn tǐxiàn le Zhōngguó chuántǒng de fēng yā.This tea ceremony performance embodies traditional Chinese refinement.
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