Definition
五彩斑斓 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'five colors, bright and multicolored'. It describes something that is brilliantly colorful, often used for natural scenery, artwork, or any display of vivid, diverse colors. Unlike the English 'riot of colors', which can imply chaos, 五彩斑斓 carries a positive, appreciative tone — it emphasizes beauty and richness.
idiom
a riot of colorscolorful and brilliant
Examples
- 五彩斑斓，。Qiūtiān de shānlín wǔ cǎi bān lán, měi de xiàng yì fú huà.The autumn mountains and forests are a riot of colors, as beautiful as a painting.
- 五彩斑斓，。Tā chuān zhe yì tiáo wǔ cǎi bān lán de cháng qún, xīyǐn le suǒyǒu rén de mùguāng.She wore a brilliantly colorful long dress, attracting everyone's attention.
- 五彩斑斓，。Hǎidǐ shìjiè wǔ cǎi bān lán, gè zhǒng shānhú hé yú er ràng rén mù bù xiá jiē.The underwater world is a riot of colors — all kinds of corals and fish dazzle the eyes.
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