Chinese · Adjectives
piàoliang
Beautiful
Pleasing to look at, pretty.
这个地方真漂亮!
This place is really beautiful!
'漂亮' (piàoliang) combines the characters for 'beautiful' and 'bright', originating from Chinese descriptions of aesthetic appeal.
'漂亮' is largely used in informal contexts, particularly in spoken Mandarin, and has applications in more formal settings, recognized widely across regions.