漂亮

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Beautiful" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 漂亮
Pinyin: piào liang
Pronunciation: piao4 liang2
English Translation: Beautiful

Usage:

"漂亮 (piào liang)" is a common Chinese adjective used to describe something or someone that is beautiful, attractive, or aesthetically pleasing. It can be used to describe both physical appearance and abstract concepts.

Example:

Chinese: 这件衣服真漂亮。
Pinyin: Zhè jiàn yīfu zhēn piào liang.
English: This dress is really beautiful.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "漂亮 (piào liang)" that you may hear:

好看 (hǎo kàn): Another common adjective meaning "beautiful" or "good-looking."
美丽 (měi lì): A more formal way to say "beautiful," often used in literary or poetic contexts.
俊俏 (jùn qiào): Used to describe the beauty of a person, especially a young man.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "漂亮 (piào liang)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "beautiful" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "漂亮 (piào liang)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"漂亮 (piào liang)" can be used to describe both people and things.
When used to describe a person, it is typically used to compliment their physical appearance.
When used to describe a thing, it can refer to its aesthetic qualities, such as its color, shape, or design.
In some contexts, "漂亮 (piào liang)" can also be used to describe someone's personality or character. For example, you might say "她人很漂亮 (tā rén hěn piào liang)" to say "She is a beautiful person."