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靓 (jìng) vs 漂亮 (piàoliang) — use 靓 (jìng) for a more casual or trendy context, while 漂亮 (piàoliang) is more commonly used in formal situations.
Be careful not to confuse 靓 with similar-sounding characters. It is more commonly used in informal contexts to describe beauty rather than in formal writing. Common collocations include '靓女' (pretty girl) and '靓装' (beautiful outfit).
While 靓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words describing appearance and beauty at higher levels. Focus on recognizing similar characters and their components to enhance your vocabulary.
Learners often misuse 靓 by saying it in contexts where '美' (měi) or '漂亮' (piàoliang) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '靓的花' (jìng de huā) instead of '美丽的花' (měilì de huā) to describe a beautiful flower.
Pronunciation of 靓
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Etymology of 靓
Phonosemantic compound. 见 represents the meaning and 青 represents the sound. Simplified form of 靚.
appear
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Phonosemantic compound. 见 represents the meaning and 青 represents the sound. Simplified form of 靚.
- 1The meaning half见 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half青 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayappear
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say ornament; pretty; to apply make-up in Chinese
“ornament; pretty; to apply make-up” in Chinese is靓
The character 靓 (jìng) refers to something that is attractive or beautiful, particularly in the context of appearance. It is commonly used to describe a person who is good-looking or well-dressed, as well as the act of applying makeup. This word emphasizes the aesthetic appeal and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use 靓
Be careful not to confuse 靓 with similar-sounding characters. It is more commonly used in informal contexts to describe beauty rather than in formal writing. Common collocations include '靓女' (pretty girl) and '靓装' (beautiful outfit).
靓 or something close to it
靓 (jìng) vs 漂亮 (piàoliang) — use 靓 (jìng) for a more casual or trendy context, while 漂亮 (piàoliang) is more commonly used in formal situations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 靓 by saying it in contexts where '美' (měi) or '漂亮' (piàoliang) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '靓的花' (jìng de huā) instead of '美丽的花' (měilì de huā) to describe a beautiful flower.
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Word Family of 靓
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Frequently Asked Questions about 靓
No, while it is often associated with women, 靓 can also describe good-looking men.
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