(wàn) - Glistening & lustrous

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Glistening;

lustrous;

bright and smooth appearance, often describing skin or surfaces.

Glisteninglustrousbright and smooth appearance, often describing skin or

Usage highlights

Glistening skinLustrous jadeBright and smoothGlossy appearanceShiny surface

Synonyms

  • luster; gloss
  • moist; smooth
  • bright; shiny

Antonyms

  • coarse; rough
  • dim; dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her skin is smooth and lustrous (皮肤脕泽).
  • The polished jade has a glistening surface (玉石脕润).
  • The fruit appears bright and glossy (果实脕亮).

Collocations

  • Glistening skin(脕泽的皮肤)
  • Lustrous jade(脕润的玉石)
  • Bright and smooth(脕亮光滑)
  • Glossy appearance(脕丽的外表)
  • Shiny surface(脕滑的表面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical and literary contexts to describe beauty and refinement.
  • Often associated with desirable qualities in traditional aesthetics, such as smoothness and luster.

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