Definition
白雪皑皑 is a literary four-character phrase that paints a vivid picture of pure white snow covering the ground, especially on distant mountains. It's used in descriptive writing, poetry, and formal descriptions of winter landscapes — you won't hear it in casual conversation. The reduplicated 皑皑 emphasizes the brilliant, vast whiteness of the snow.
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(literary) brilliantly white snow coverespecially on distant peaks or a vast expanse
Examples
- 白雪皑皑，。Yuǎn shān bái xuě ái ái, jǐngsè shífēn zhuànglì.The distant mountains are covered in brilliant white snow, a truly magnificent view.
- ，白雪皑皑。Dōngtiān dào le, zhěng gè dàdì bái xuě ái ái.Winter has arrived, and the whole earth is blanketed in pure white snow.
- 白雪皑皑，。Miàn duì bái xuě ái ái de xuě shān, tā xīnzhōng chōngmǎn le jìngwèi.Facing the snow-covered peaks with their brilliant white snow, his heart was filled with awe.
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