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March 24, 2026
华丽(華麗)huálì(hua2li4)
华丽 refers to something that is stunningly beautiful or luxurious. It is often used to describe elaborate designs, extravagant decorations, or impressive performances, conveying a sense of elegance and splendor.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 华丽 often describes traditional celebrations such as weddings or festivals, where elaborate decorations and costumes signify prosperity and joy, reflecting the importance of aesthetics in social events.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'hua' (flower) blooming in a 'li' (beautiful) garden, radiating colors that are so gorgeous they take your breath away. The characters '华' and '丽' together create a visual of an opulent setting.
Meanings of 华丽
huálì(hua2li4)
1gorgeous
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About 华丽
华丽Simplified
華麗Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6320Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 华丽
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华丽 (huálì) vs 豪华 (háohuá): Choose 华丽 for emphasis on beauty and elegance, while 豪华 focuses more on luxury and opulence.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'hua' (flower) blooming in a 'li' (beautiful) garden, radiating colors that are so gorgeous they take your breath away. The characters '华' and '丽' together create a visual of an opulent setting.
Usage Notes
华丽 is typically used in formal contexts, such as literature or high-end marketing. Be cautious with tone; the second character '丽' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone), which can change the meaning if mispronounced. Common collocations include 华丽的服装 (gorgeous clothing) and 华丽的舞台 (gorgeous stage).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, students should connect 华丽 with other adjectives describing beauty or luxury, such as 精致 (jīngzhì, exquisite) or 奢华 (shēhuá, luxurious). Focus on using it in descriptive writing and speaking.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 华丽 often describes traditional celebrations such as weddings or festivals, where elaborate decorations and costumes signify prosperity and joy, reflecting the importance of aesthetics in social events.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 华丽 with the more common word 漂亮 (piàoliang), which is less formal. For instance, saying '这个房子很漂亮' (This house is very gorgeous) is acceptable, but for more emphasis on opulence, one should use '这个房子很华丽'.
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Grammar Patterns of 华丽
华丽 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他是个巴罗克式的人物，衣着____但又不失优雅。
He was a baroque figure dressed in theatrical, but elegant, clothes.
Example Sentences for 华丽 (7)
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他是个巴罗克式的人物，衣着华丽但又不失优雅。
tā shì gè bā luó kè shì de rén wù， ， yī zháo huá lì dàn yòu bù shī yōu。
He was a baroque figure dressed in theatrical, but elegant, clothes.
2
贝茜身穿华丽的深蓝色天鹅绒衣服，在桌旁徘徊。
bèi qiàn shēn chuān huá lì de shēn lán sè tiān é róng yī fú， ， zài zhuō páng pái。
Bessie, resplendent in royal blue velvet, was hovering beside the table.
3
她由穿着华丽制服、头戴扑粉假发的仆人们伺候着。
tā yóu chuān zháo huá lì zhì fú、 、 tóu dài pū fěn jiǎ fā de pū rén mén sì hòu。
She was attended by servants in splendid livery and powdered wigs.
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他有时会把华丽的词藻挂在嘴边。
tā yǒu shí huì bǎ huá lì de cí zǎo guà zài zuǐ biān。
Occasionally, he throws fancy words around.
6
客人们身着华丽的夜礼服出现了.
kè rén mén shēn zháo huá lì de yè lǐ fú chū xiàn le.
The guests turned up dressed in sumptuous evening gowns.
7
黑眼睛的吉卜赛姑娘, 用华丽的手巾包着头, 突然地闯了进来替人算命.
hēi yǎn jīng de jí bǔ sài gū niáng, , yòng huá lì de shǒu jīn bāo zháo, tóu , tū rán dì chuǎng le jìn lái tì rén.
Black - eyed gipsy girls, hooded in showy handkerchiefs, sallied forth to tell fortunes.
Cultural Notes for 华丽
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In Chinese culture, 华丽 often describes traditional celebrations such as weddings or festivals, where elaborate decorations and costumes signify prosperity and joy, reflecting the importance of aesthetics in social events.
Frequently Asked Questions about 华丽
You can use 华丽 to describe something beautiful, for example, '这件华丽的衣服让我想起了童话中的公主。' (This gorgeous dress reminds me of a princess in a fairy tale.)
华丽 is more commonly found in written Chinese, especially in literature or formal contexts, rather than in casual conversation.
Typically, 华丽 refers to appearances or objects rather than character traits; for character, use words like 优雅 (yōuyǎ, elegant) or 迷人 (mírén, charming).
