清绮

清綺

qīngqǐ

adjective

Meanings

1 clear and beautiful
2 elegant
3 fresh and refined

Characters

patterned silk, beautiful

Examples

HSK 7-9

他的文笔清绮，读来令人心旷神怡。

Tā de wénbǐ qīngqǐ, dú lái lìngrén xīnkuàngshényí.

His writing style is clear and elegant, refreshing to read.

HSK 7-9

山水清绮，宛如一幅水墨画。

Shānshuǐ qīngqǐ, wǎnrú yì fú shuǐmòhuà.

The scenery is fresh and beautiful, just like an ink painting.

Tips

register

Literary. It most often describes prose, poetry, or natural scenery. The 清 brings "clear / pure" and 绮 brings "patterned silk / ornate beauty" - together: beautiful but not gaudy.

Stroke Order

清 qīng

绮 qǐ