Definition
晶莹剔透 is a four-character idiom used to describe something that is sparkling, clear, and translucent, like high-quality jade, ice, or water. It carries a poetic, admiring tone and is often used in descriptions of natural beauty or precious objects.
f.e.
sparkling and crystal-clearglittering and translucent (of jade, ice, water, etc.)
Examples
- 晶莹剔透，。Zhè kuài fěicuì jīng yíng tī tòu, jiàzhí lián chéng.This piece of jadeite is sparkling and translucent, worth a fortune.
- 晶莹剔透，。Hándōng de húmiàn jīng yíng tī tòu, xiàng yí miàn jùdà de jìngzi.The frozen lake in winter is crystal-clear, like a huge mirror.
- 晶莹剔透，。Tā de yǎnlèi jīng yíng tī tòu, ràng rén kàn le xīnténg.Her tears were sparkling and clear, heartbreaking to see.
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