成品油 chéng pǐn yóu refined oil 窈窕 yǎo tiǎo (literary) (of a woman) graceful and refined / comely / (esp.) slender / slim / (literary) (of a bower, a mountain stream or a boudoir within a palace etc) secluded syn 白糖 bái táng (refined) white sugar 彬彬有礼 彬彬有禮 bīn bīn yǒu lǐ refined and courteous / urbane syn 温文尔雅 溫文爾雅 wēn wén ěr yǎ cultured and refined (idiom) / gentle and cultivated syn 雅兴 雅興 yǎ xìng refined and elegant attitude of mind 文质彬彬 文質彬彬 wén zhì bīn bīn refined in manner / gentle syn 彬彬 bīn bīn refined, gentle, and elegant syn 娴静 嫻靜 xián jìng gentle and refined syn 雅丽 雅麗 yǎ lì elegant / refined beauty 精矿 精礦 jīng kuàng refined ore / concentrate 雅号 雅號 yǎ hào refined appelation / (humor) sb's elegant monicker / (hon.) your esteemed name syn 雅人 yǎ rén poetic individual / person of refined temperament 醍醐 tí hú refined cream cheese / fig. crème de la crème / nirvana / Buddha nature / Buddhist truth / broth / flawless personal character 精 jīng adj. essence / extract / vitality / energy / semen / sperm / mythical goblin spirit / highly perfected / elite / the pick of sth / proficient (refined ability) / extremely (fine) / selected rice (archaic) syn 钩心斗角 鉤心鬥角 gōu xīn dòu jiǎo to fight and scheme against each other (idiom) / (in palace construction) elaborate and refined / variant of 勾心鬥角|勾心斗角[gou1 xin1 dou4 jiao3] syn 骥 驥 jì thoroughbred horse / refined and virtuous syn 醍 tí refined cream cheese / fig. crème de la crème / nirvana / Buddha nature / Buddhist truth / broth / flawless personal character / used in 醍醐[ti2hu2] 醐 hú refined cream cheese / fig. crème de la crème / nirvana / Buddha nature / Buddhist truth / broth / flawless personal character / used in 醍醐[ti2hu2] 勾心斗角 勾心鬥角 gōu xīn dòu jiǎo to fight and scheme against each other (idiom) / (in palace construction) elaborate and refined syn 如花似玉 rú huā sì yù delicate as a flower, refined as a precious jade (idiom) / (of a woman) exquisite syn 博而不精 bó ér bù jīng extensive but not refined (idiom) / to know something about everything / jack-of-all-trades, master of none 雅人深致 雅人深緻 yǎ rén shēn zhì refined pleasure of poetic minds 风流蕴藉 風流蘊藉 fēng liú yùn jiè temperate and refined 彬彬文质 彬彬文質 bīn bīn wén zhì (idiom) Originally described someone who was both refined and plain-hearted / by extension, it describes a person who is cultured, refined, and courteous. 高情远韵 高情遠韻 gāo qíng yuǎn yùn (idiom) A noble character or refined taste. It has the same meaning as “lofty sentiments and refined bearing.” 雅歌 yǎ gē part of the Book of Songs 詩經|诗经 / a song / a poem set to elegant music / a refined chant / the biblical Song of Solomon 再制盐 再製鹽 zài zhì yán refined salt 彬彬君子 bīn bīn jūn zǐ refined gentleman 彬蔚 bīn wèi erudite and refined 神妙隽美 神妙雋美 shén miào juàn měi outstanding and elegant / remarkable and refined 精米 jīng mǐ refined rice 精粮 精糧 jīng liáng refined grain (rice, wheat etc) 雅怀 雅懷 yǎ huái refined feelings / distinguished emotions 雅玩 yǎ wán elegant pastime / refined plaything 隽敏 雋敏 juàn mǐn refined and smart 清玩 qīng wán a refined and elegant object for enjoyment / curio 细盐 細鹽 xì yán refined salt / table salt 雅事 yǎ shì refined activities of the intellectuals (regarding literature, paintings etc) syn 霸王风月 bà wáng fēng yuè (idiom) To treat something refined or delicate with inappropriate brutality. 超超玄著 chāo chāo xuán zhù (idiom) Describes discourse or writing that is highly refined, subtle, and clear. 炊金馔玉 chuī jīn zhuàn yù (idiom) To describe an abundant, refined, and precious spread of food. It evokes extremely luxurious cuisine. 丹楹刻桷 dān yíng kè jué (idiom) To describe refined and splendid architecture, with red-painted columns and carved rafters. 雕肝琢肾 diāo gān zhuó shèn (idiom) To describe writing that is deliberately and painstakingly refined. 芳兰竟体 芳蘭竟體 fāng lán jìng tǐ (idiom) The fragrance of orchids seems to fill the entire body. The expression describes an elegant, refined, and exceptionally graceful bearing. 飞阁流丹 飛閣流丹 fēi gé liú dān (idiom) Describes a building whose elevated galleries are decorated with brilliantly red lacquer. It evokes refined and magnificent architecture. 风度翩翩 風度翩翩 fēng dù piān piān (idiom) Describes a person, especially a man, whose manners are elegant and refined. syn 风流儒雅 風流儒雅 fēng liú rú yǎ (idiom) Describes a person who is refined, learned, and self-assured, combining elegance with a relaxed independence from convention. 风流罪过 fēng liú zuì guò (idiom) Originally, a fault committed in the name of the refined pursuits valued by traditional scholar-officials. 风云月露 fēng yún yuè lù (idiom) Refers to ornate but superficial poetry that indulges in descriptions of nature and refined sentiments. 高情远致 gāo qíng yuǎn zhì (idiom) A lofty moral character or elevated, refined taste. 豪情逸致 háo qíng yì zhì (idiom) Refers to exuberant, uninhibited feelings combined with a relaxed and refined sensibility. 黄钟大吕 huáng zhōng dà lǚ (idiom) Describes music or language that is solemn, noble, elevated, refined, and harmonious. 金声玉润 金聲玉潤 jīn shēng yù rùn (idiom) Describes writing with a graceful rhythm, pleasing tone, and refined style. 举止娴雅 jǔ zhǐ xián yǎ (idiom) To describe a woman whose bearing and manner are composed, refined, and elegant. 空谷幽兰 kōng gǔ yōu lán (idiom) A person or quality of great distinction, rare and hard to encounter. It often refers to someone of refined and noble character. 口吻生花 kǒu wěn shēng huā (idiom) To speak in an elegant and refined manner. It can also suggest enthusiasm and inspiration in composing poetry. 澧兰沅芷 澧蘭沅芷 lǐ lán yuán zhǐ (idiom) Describes a person of lofty moral character or something noble and refined. 林下风气 林下風氣 lín xià fēng qì (idiom) The refined, graceful bearing of a woman who is poised and dignified. 流风余韵 liú fēng yú yùn (idiom) The refined manners, spirit, and cultural legacy passed down from earlier generations. 轮扁斫轮 lún biǎn zhuó lún (idiom) Refers to highly refined skill or craftsmanship. 落花无言 luò huā wú yán (idiom) Originally, the expression described an elegant and refined poetic style. 清新俊逸 qīng xīn jùn yì (idiom) Fresh, refined, and original, without falling into cliché or conventionality. 琼林玉树 瓊林玉樹 qióng lín yù shù (idiom) Refers generally to refined and splendid furnishings or décor / it can also describe a person’s appearance. 水软山温 shuǐ ruǎn shān wēn (idiom) Describes a graceful, tranquil, and refined landscape. 仙露明珠 xiān lù míng zhū (idiom) Describes a person with an extraordinary bearing and spirit. It also characterizes elegant, refined, and rounded calligraphy. 鲜车怒马 xiān chē nù mǎ (idiom) Describes a luxurious lifestyle and refined attire, with new carriages and robust horses. 言语妙天下 yán yǔ miào tiān xià (idiom) Describes speech or writing that is exceptionally refined and brilliant. 一表非凡 yī biǎo fēi fán (idiom) Describes a person with handsome, refined, and energetic looks. 一介书生 一介書生 yī jiè shū shēng (idiom) A mere scholar. In older usage, it could be a modest self-reference by an educated man or a refined term for an ordinary man of letters. syn 雍荣雅步 yōng róng yǎ bù (idiom) Describes a calm, composed attitude and refined, uncommon manners. 三臡八菹 sān ní bā zū (idiom) It generally refers to exquisite dishes. Figuratively, it can also describe highly refined poetry or prose. 三舖八菹 sān ní bā zū (idiom) It generally refers to exquisite dishes. Figuratively, it can also describe highly refined poetry or prose. 不登大雅 bù dēng dà yǎ (idiom) Not worthy of entering the halls of refined culture. It describes things considered vulgar or of poor quality, especially literary or artistic works. 不露斤斧 bù lù jīn fǔ (idiom) To show no trace of cutting or shaping. Describes workmanship that is refined, natural-looking, and highly accomplished. 丰度翩翩 fēng dù piān piān (idiom) Describes someone with an elegant bearing, refined manners, and a graceful, unconstrained manner. It is generally complimentary. 丽句清词 lì jù qīng cí (idiom) Elegant phrases and fresh, refined wording. 