绚 (xuàn) - gorgeous, brilliant, adorned, colorful — describes something with

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绚 · xuàn

gorgeous, brilliant, adorned, colorful — describes something with splendid, dazzling colors or patterns.

gorgeous, brilliant, adorned, colorful — describes something with

Usage highlights

gorgeous and brilliantdazzling and colorfulcolorful patternsgorgeous attirebrilliant colorsdazzling beauty

Synonyms

  • 丽— beautiful, pretty
  • 艳— bright-colored, gorgeous
  • 彩— colorful, variegated

Antonyms

  • 素— plain, unadorned
  • 朴— simple, unadorned
  • 淡— pale, light-colored

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fireworks display was brilliant (绚丽的烟花).
  • She wore a gorgeous dress (绚烂的礼服).
  • The sunset painted a colorful sky (绚彩的天空).
  • The performance was dazzling (绚烂的表演).

Collocations

  • gorgeous and brilliant(绚丽)
  • dazzling and colorful(绚烂)
  • colorful patterns(绚彩)
  • gorgeous attire(绚服)
  • brilliant colors(绚色)
  • dazzling beauty(绚美)

Idioms

  • Gorgeous and dazzling splendor(绚丽多彩)
  • Brilliant and colorful display(绚烂夺目)
  • Colorful and dazzling beauty(绚彩夺目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with beauty, artistry, and visual splendor in Chinese aesthetics.
  • Often used in literary and artistic contexts to describe vivid colors and patterns.
  • Reflects the Chinese appreciation for decorative arts and visual harmony.

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