絢 (xuàn) - Gorgeous, brilliant, dazzling & refers to something colorful and splendid, often used

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絢 · xuàn

Gorgeous, brilliant, dazzling;

refers to something colorful and splendid, often used to describe beautiful patterns, colors, or appearances.

Gorgeous, brilliant, dazzlingrefers to something colorful and splendid, often used

Usage highlights

Gorgeous and splendidBrilliant and dazzlingDazzling patternsGorgeous colorsBrilliant and magnificentGorgeous attire

Synonyms

  • 麗— beautiful, elegant
  • 燦— bright, brilliant
  • 艷— bright-colored, gorgeous

Antonyms

  • 樸— simple, plain
  • 素— plain, unadorned
  • 淡— light, pale

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fireworks were gorgeous (絢麗的 fireworks).
  • She wore a dress with brilliant colors (色彩絢爛的 dress).
  • The painting has dazzling patterns (圖案絢目的 painting).
  • The performance was splendid (絢爛的 performance).

Collocations

  • Gorgeous and splendid(絢麗)
  • Brilliant and dazzling(絢爛)
  • Dazzling patterns(絢紋)
  • Gorgeous colors(絢色)
  • Brilliant and magnificent(絢華)
  • Gorgeous attire(絢服)

Idioms

  • Gorgeous and dazzling(絢麗奪目)
  • Brilliant and colorful(絢爛多彩)
  • Gorgeous and splendid(絢麗絢爛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 絢 originally referred to the gorgeous patterns and colors of silk fabrics in ancient times.
  • In traditional Chinese aesthetics, 絢 represents a kind of brilliant and dazzling beauty, often associated with gorgeous artworks and natural scenery.
  • This character embodies the Chinese appreciation for colorful and splendid visual effects in art and nature.

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