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March 24, 2026
俊俏()jùnqiào(jun4qiao4)
俊俏 refers to someone who is both attractive and intelligent, often used to describe a person with charming looks and an elegant demeanor. This compound word combines the characters for 'handsome' (俊) and 'smart' or 'clever' (俏), making it a compliment that emphasizes both physical appeal and intellectual capability.
Frequency#29643DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, physical appearance and intelligence are highly valued, especially in social contexts such as dating or job interviews. Describing someone as 俊俏 carries significant weight in making a positive impression.
Memory Tip
Imagine a handsome prince (俊) who not only looks good but also has a clever mind (俏). Visualize him charming everyone in the kingdom with his elegance and intelligence, making it easy to remember that 俊俏 embodies both beauty and brains.
Meanings of 俊俏
jùnqiào(jun4qiao4)
1attractive and intelligent
2charming
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About 俊俏
俊俏Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 俊俏
Quick Contrast
俊 (handsome) vs 帅 (handsome, but more focused on appearance) — use 俊俏 when emphasizing both attractiveness and intelligence, while 帅 emphasizes physical looks alone.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a handsome prince (俊) who not only looks good but also has a clever mind (俏). Visualize him charming everyone in the kingdom with his elegance and intelligence, making it easy to remember that 俊俏 embodies both beauty and brains.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 俊俏 with just 俊, which means handsome. 俊俏 is more comprehensive, emphasizing both looks and intellect. This term is often used in informal contexts and can be applied to both men and women.
HSK Study Tips
Although 俊俏 is not a formal HSK vocabulary word, it shares roots with HSK Level 4 words like 美丽 (beautiful) and 聪明 (smart). Students should focus on the components and their meanings to better understand how they combine to create a richer meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, physical appearance and intelligence are highly valued, especially in social contexts such as dating or job interviews. Describing someone as 俊俏 carries significant weight in making a positive impression.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 俊俏 to describe objects or situations, as in '这本书很俊俏' (This book is very charming), which is incorrect. Instead, use it for people to convey attractiveness and intelligence.
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Cultural Notes for 俊俏
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, physical appearance and intelligence are highly valued, especially in social contexts such as dating or job interviews. Describing someone as 俊俏 carries significant weight in making a positive impression.
Frequently Asked Questions about 俊俏
Yes, 俊俏 can be used for both men and women to express that they are attractive and intelligent.
It is generally used in informal contexts, suitable for conversations among friends or in casual settings.
俊 focuses solely on attractiveness, while 俊俏 combines attractiveness with intelligence.
