Definition
神采奕奕 is a four-character idiom (chéngyǔ) used to describe a person who looks full of energy, radiant, and in excellent spirits — often from health, excitement, or pride. It's a positive appraisal of someone's demeanor, similar to 'glowing with vitality' or 'beaming with high spirits' in English.
f.e.
radiant with health and energybeaming and in high spirits
Examples
- ，神采奕奕。Tā jīntiān chuānzhe xīn xīzhuāng, kàn qǐlái shén cǎi yì yì.He is wearing a new suit today and looks radiant with energy.
- ，，神采奕奕。Lǎo jiàoshòu zǒu shàng jiǎngtái shí, jīngshén huànfā, shén cǎi yì yì.When the old professor stepped onto the podium, he was refreshed and glowing.
- ，神采奕奕。Háizimen tīng dào yào qù yóulèyuán, gègè shén cǎi yì yì.When the children heard they were going to the amusement park, each one was beaming with high spirits.
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