Definition
水灵 is a colloquial stative verb that primarily describes fresh fruits and vegetables as looking juicy and appealing. It's also commonly used as a compliment for a person's appearance — especially eyes or overall look — meaning bright, fresh, and full of life. The core idea is 'radiating vitality through moisture or freshness,' so it naturally bridges the fruit and person senses.
s.v.
(of fruit, vegetables) fresh and juicy(of a person's appearance) bright and beautifulradiant and vivacious
Examples
- 水灵。Zhèxiē pútao kàn qǐlai zhēn shuǐ líng.These grapes look really fresh and juicy.
- 水灵。Nà ge nǚhái zhǎng de hěn shuǐ líng.That girl looks very bright and beautiful.
- 水灵。Gāng zhāi de huángguā tèbié shuǐ líng.The cucumbers just picked are especially fresh and juicy.
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