Li Qingzhao is a representative poet of the graceful and restrained school.
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The 婉约派 ('graceful school') is one of the two great schools of Song dynasty 词 (cí poetry), opposed to the 豪放派 ('bold and unrestrained school' of Su Shi and Xin Qiji). Li Qingzhao and Liu Yong are its iconic voices.
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Literary, often used to praise poetry, music, dance, or a woman's bearing. In everyday speech 温柔 (gentle) is more common.
