修长

修長

xiūcháng

adjective HSK 7-9 #19,251

Meanings

1 tall and slender
2 long and graceful

Characters

long; slender (literary)

Both characters mean 'long,' combined for an elegant, literary emphasis on slenderness.

Examples

她有一双修长的腿。

Tā yǒu yì shuāng xiūcháng de tuǐ.

She has long, slender legs.

他身材修长，很适合当模特。

Tā shēncái xiūcháng, hěn shìhé dāng mótè.

He has a tall, slender figure — perfect for modeling.

Tips

usage

修长 is a compliment that implies elegant slenderness, not just 'thin.' It's used for legs, fingers, necks, and body figures. You wouldn't use it for objects — a long rope is 长, not 修长.

Stroke Order

修 xiū

长 cháng