How to Say ‘You have an elegant air.’ in Simplified Chinese
你很有气质。
nǐ hěn yǒu qì zhì
[nee hen yǒu chee-jur]
🇨🇳 In China: This is a high compliment, often given to women who don't fit the usual "pretty" mold. People hear it as sincere because it praises character and bearing.
Phrase Breakdown
你很
nǐ hěn
you are very
你 (nǐ) means 'you'. 很 (hěn) means 'very'. Two third tones in a row, so 你 rises: ní hěn.
你很漂亮。
You are very pretty.
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
很
hěn
[hen]
very
An adverb meaning “very,” often used before adjectives in polite conversation.
这个活动很热闹，“很”常用来加强语气。
This event is lively; 很 is often used to strengthen the tone.
有气质。
yǒu qì zhì
have elegance/charm
有 (yǒu) means 'to have'. 气质 (qìzhì) means temperament, elegance or presence. 有气质 is a common compliment meaning 'elegant'.
那位老师很有气质。
That teacher is very elegant.
Words in this phrase
有
yǒu
[yǒu]
to have
Possessing or containing new details.
你有什么新鲜事要说？
Do you have any new news to share?
气质
qì zhì
[chee-jur]
elegance
The quality of being graceful and stylish.
他的演讲很有气质。
His speech was very elegant.
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