Chinese symbol for “grace”
优雅
yōu yǎ
Traditional: 優雅
grace; graceful
The closest CC-CEDICT match for grace is 优雅 (yōu yǎ), defined as: grace; graceful.
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Characters and stroke order
Traditional forms
Other Chinese words for “grace”
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 恩 | ēn | favor; grace; kindness; (coll.) used like 嗯 (èn) in online chat, expressing agreement |
| 韵致 (韻緻) | yùn zhì | grace; natural charm |
| 韵致 (韻致) | yùn zhì | grace; natural charm |
| 风情 (風情) | fēng qíng | mien; bearing |
| 风度 (風度) | fēng dù | elegance (for men); elegant demeanor |
Related words
Other words that share a character with 优雅.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 优秀 (優秀) | yōu xiù | outstanding; excellent |
| 优势 (優勢) | yōu shì | superiority; dominance |
| 优惠 (優惠) | yōu huì | privilege; favorable (terms) |
| 优先 (優先) | yōu xiān | to have priority; to take precedence |
| 优质 (優質) | yōu zhì | excellent quality |
| 优化 (優化) | yōu huà | to optimize; (corporate euphemism) to lay off staff |
| 高雅 | gāo yǎ | dainty; elegance |
| 典雅 | diǎn yǎ | refined; elegant |
See also: Japanese symbol for “grace”.
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