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华丽 (huálì) vs 豪华 (háohuá): Choose 华丽 for emphasis on beauty and elegance, while 豪华 focuses more on luxury and opulence.
华丽 is typically used in formal contexts, such as literature or high-end marketing. Be cautious with tone; the second character '丽' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone), which can change the meaning if mispronounced. Common collocations include 华丽的服装 (gorgeous clothing) and 华丽的舞台 (gorgeous stage).
As an HSK Level 6 word, students should connect 华丽 with other adjectives describing beauty or luxury, such as 精致 (jīngzhì, exquisite) or 奢华 (shēhuá, luxurious). Focus on using it in descriptive writing and speaking.
Learners often confuse 华丽 with the more common word 漂亮 (piàoliang), which is less formal. For instance, saying '这个房子很漂亮' (This house is very gorgeous) is acceptable, but for more emphasis on opulence, one should use '这个房子很华丽'.
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How to say gorgeous in Chinese
“gorgeous” in Chinese is华丽
华丽 refers to something that is stunningly beautiful or luxurious. It is often used to describe elaborate designs, extravagant decorations, or impressive performances, conveying a sense of elegance and splendor.
When to use 华丽
华丽 is typically used in formal contexts, such as literature or high-end marketing. Be cautious with tone; the second character '丽' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone), which can change the meaning if mispronounced. Common collocations include 华丽的服装 (gorgeous clothing) and 华丽的舞台 (gorgeous stage).
华丽 or something close to it
华丽 (huálì) vs 豪华 (háohuá): Choose 华丽 for emphasis on beauty and elegance, while 豪华 focuses more on luxury and opulence.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 华丽 with the more common word 漂亮 (piàoliang), which is less formal. For instance, saying '这个房子很漂亮' (This house is very gorgeous) is acceptable, but for more emphasis on opulence, one should use '这个房子很华丽'.
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Grammar Patterns of 华丽
华丽 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他是个巴罗克式的人物，衣着____但又不失优雅。
He was a baroque figure dressed in theatrical, but elegant, clothes.
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You can use 华丽 to describe something beautiful, for example, '这件华丽的衣服让我想起了童话中的公主。' (This gorgeous dress reminds me of a princess in a fairy tale.)
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