姿容 (zīróng) is a literary and elegant noun meaning 'appearance' or 'looks', especially emphasizing refined, graceful, or striking beauty. The character 姿 (zī) means 'posture', 'bearing', or 'grace', while 容 (róng) means 'countenance', 'facial appearance', or 'expression'. Together, they evoke not just physical features but the harmonious, dignified impression a person makes—often used in classical or formal contexts to describe someone’s dignified or captivating presence.

This word appears frequently in poetry, historical novels, biographies, and formal descriptions of people—especially women, scholars, or figures of noble bearing. It carries a positive, respectful connotation and implies aesthetic appreciation rather than superficial judgment. Unlike colloquial terms like 长相 (chángxiàng) or 外貌 (wàimào), 姿容 suggests cultivated elegance and inner poise reflected outwardly.