俊
jùn
The English word handsome is translated into Chinese as 俊 (jùn), the default form. Wiktionary also lists 俊美 (jùnměi) and 帥 / 帅 (shuài).
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 俊 | jùn |
| 俊美 | jùnměi |
| 帥 / 帅 | shuài |
| 英俊 | yīngjùn |
These terms are used to describe an attractive or handsome man.
Which one should you use?
The term 帅 is the most common and colloquial way to describe a handsome man in daily conversation. In contrast, 英俊 is a more formal and literary term. The form 俊美 is also used to convey the idea of being handsome.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using 帅 or 英俊 as an adjective, it is common to add the adverb 很 (hěn) before the word to make the sentence sound natural.
How do you pronounce it?
jùn
Did you know?
- The common word for handsome, 帅 (shuài), originally meant 'to lead' or 'commander' in ancient texts. It transitioned from describing a person in a position of authority to describing someone with a striking or commanding appearance.
- While 帅 is the go-to word for a handsome man, using 俊美 can sometimes describe a more delicate, refined, or almost feminine beauty.
- The character 俊 can also be used to describe something that is 'outstanding' or 'superior' in talent, not just in physical beauty.
Examples in context
- 汤姆并不是玛丽说得那样英俊。Tom wasn't as handsome as Mary said he was.This sentence uses 俊 to describe how a man's appearance compares to what someone said.Tatoeba #4757616 by ryanwoo, translation #4757567 by CK
- 他长得很帅。He looks handsome.
- 她特别俊，又有内涵。She is exceptionally handsome and has a great personality.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zihan and Zhiqiang are looking at a photo of Zihan's cousin.
- 梓涵 Zihan你看，我表哥长得很俊。Nǐ kàn, wǒ biǎogē zhǎng de hěn jùn.Look, my cousin is very handsome.
- 志强 Zhiqiang确实，他看起来很有气质。Quèshí, tā kàn qǐlái hěn yǒu qìzhì.Indeed, he looks very elegant.
- 梓涵 Zihan他不仅俊，而且很聪明。Tā bùjǐn jùn, érqiě hěn cōngmíng.He is not only handsome, but also very smart.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那真是太完美了。Nà zhēnshì tài wánměi le.That is truly perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “handsome” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 俊, 帥, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
