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漂亮
piàoliang
Description
"漂亮"用来说人或东西很好看、很美。
"漂亮" is used to say that a person or thing looks very good or beautiful.
它也可以说事情做得非常好。
It can also mean that something is done very well.
Meanings
漂亮piàoliang
pretty, beautiful, good-looking
她今天穿得很漂亮。
She is dressed very nicely today.
漂亮piàoliang
done well, excellent, brilliant
这件事你做得很漂亮！
You did a great job on this!
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Notes
- Nuance
漂亮 is casual and common in speech; 美丽 sounds more formal or literary.
- Etymology
亮 originally means "bright"; here 漂亮 is read with neutral tone on 亮 (liang).
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