Definition
楚楚动人 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) used to describe a woman who is delicate, graceful, and enchantingly beautiful. The literal meaning is 'clear and moving', but in practice it emphasizes a refined, almost fragile loveliness that captivates others. It is often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
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delicate and enchantinglovely (of a woman's appearance)
Examples
- ，楚楚动人。Tā chuān zhe yì shēn bái qún, kàn qǐlái chǔ chǔ dòng rén.She wore a white dress and looked enchantingly lovely.
- 楚楚动人，。Huà zhōng de nǚzǐ chǔ chǔ dòng rén, ràng rén yí bù kāi yǎnjīng.The woman in the painting was so delicate and charming that one couldn't look away.
- ，楚楚动人。Tā suīrán bù shī zhīfěn, què yīrán chǔ chǔ dòng rén.Even without makeup, she was still enchantingly lovely.
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