Definition
流光溢彩 is a four-character idiom that describes a scene filled with brilliant, flowing lights and vibrant, rich colors — often used for night scenes, festivals, fireworks, or illuminated buildings. The literal meaning is 'flowing light, overflowing color.' It's a positive, poetic expression, not used for everyday objects. You'll see it in travel writing, event descriptions, and literary contexts.
idiom
brilliant lights and vibrant colorsa dazzling display of light and color
Examples
- 流光溢彩，。Yèwǎn de chéngshì liú guāng yì cǎi, fēicháng měilì.The city at night is dazzling with brilliant lights and colors, very beautiful.
- 流光溢彩，。Chūnjié de dēnghuì liú guāng yì cǎi, xīyǐn le wúshù yóukè.The Spring Festival lantern show was a brilliant display of light and color, attracting countless tourists.
- ，。Wǔtái shàng liú guāng yì cǎi, guānzhòng dōu kàn dāi le.The stage was dazzling with flowing lights and vibrant colors; the audience was mesmerized.
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