文雅 wényǎ elegant
elegant; refined
How to remember 文雅: 文 culture + 雅 elegant = elegant.
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How it is used
- Refined and cultured - of speech and manner: 谈吐文雅 (tántǔ wényǎ) speak elegantly, 举止文雅 (jǔzhǐ wényǎ) graceful bearing.
- About polished, genteel expression, especially language. Contrast 粗俗 (cūsú, coarse/vulgar).