How to Say ‘I don't think it looks old-fashioned at all; if anything, it makes you look really elegant.’ in Simplified Chinese
我倒觉得一点都不老气，反而特别显气质。
wǒ dào jué de yì diǎn dōu bù lǎo qì fǎn ér tè bié xiǎn qì zhì
[waw dào jyweh-duh ee-dyen dōu bù lǎoqì fǎn'ér teh-byeh xiǎn chee-jrr]
🇨🇳 In China: Chinese people often play down a compliment by finding a flaw, like "isn't it old-fashioned?". Warmly contradicting them, as this line does, is exactly the expected and charming response.
Phrase Breakdown
我倒觉得
wǒ dào jué de
I actually think
倒 (dào) adds contrast: 'actually, on the contrary'. 觉得 means 'to think / feel'.
我倒觉得这个主意不错。
I actually think this idea is pretty good.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.
我也想了解这个公司的文化。
I also want to understand this company’s culture.
倒
dào
[dào]
on the contrary; actually
Expresses an opinion contrary to what others think.
我倒觉得这样挺好。
I actually think this is fine.
觉得
jué de
[jyweh-duh]
to think; to feel
Used to give an opinion, impression, or feeling about something.
您觉得这个位置怎么样？
What do you think of this seat?
一点都不老气，
yì diǎn dōu bù lǎo qì
not old-fashioned at all,
一点都不 means 'not at all'. 老气 describes clothing or style that looks old or dated.
这件衣服一点都不老气。
This piece of clothing isn't old-fashioned at all.
Words in this phrase
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a bit; a little
Indicates a small amount or degree.
这周忙一点。
This week is a bit busier.
都
dōu
[dōu]
(not) at all
In 一点都不, emphasizes complete negation.
我一点都不累。
I'm not tired at all.
不
bù
[bù]
not
A negation particle that indicates the opposite of something.
这件衣服不太合适。
This piece of clothing is not quite suitable.
老气
lǎo qì
[lǎoqì]
old-fashioned; frumpy
Looking outdated or too old in style.
他穿得太老气了。
He dresses too old-fashioned.
反而特别显气质。
fǎn ér tè bié xiǎn qì zhì
instead, it really brings out your elegance.
反而 means 'on the contrary / instead'. 显气质 means 'to show off one's elegance or class'.
穿黑色反而特别显气质。
Wearing black actually makes you look especially elegant.
Words in this phrase
反而
fǎn ér
[fǎn'ér]
instead; on the contrary
Shows a result opposite to what one would expect.
吃了药，他反而更难受了。
After taking medicine, he instead felt worse.
特别
tè bié
[teh-byeh]
especially; very; special
A common word used to emphasize degree, meaning especially or very depending on context.
这次回来我特别高兴。
I’m especially happy to be back this time.
显
xiǎn
[xiǎn]
to show; to bring out
To make a quality appear or stand out.
这条裙子显瘦。
This dress makes you look slim.
气质
qì zhì
[chee-jrr]
elegance; poise; refined temperament
A compliment for someone's refined, graceful, or distinctive presence.
她很有气质。
She has a lot of elegance.
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