Definition
惟妙惟肖 is a four-character idiom (成语) used to describe a performance, painting, or imitation that is so vivid and lifelike it seems real. The literal meaning is 'only wonderful, only resembling' — it emphasizes the extraordinary accuracy of the likeness. You'll hear it in art reviews, acting critiques, and descriptions of mimicry or imitation.
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remarkably true to lifevividly portrayedto imitate to perfection
Examples
- 惟妙惟肖，。Tā mófǎng nà wèi míngxīng de dòngzuò wéi miào wéi xiào, dàjiā dōu xiào le.He imitated that celebrity's movements so vividly that everyone laughed.
- 惟妙惟肖。Zhè fú huà bǎ xiǎo māo de shéntài huà dé wéi miào wéi xiào.This painting captures the kitten's expression with remarkable lifelikeness.
- 惟妙惟肖，。Yǎnyuán de biǎoyǎn wéi miào wéi xiào, guānzhòng wánquán bèi xīyǐn le.The actor's performance was so true to life that the audience was completely captivated.
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