Definition
神采 describes the lively, spirited expression or glow that comes from a person's face or eyes — it's about the visible energy and vitality someone radiates, not just their facial features. You'll often see it in phrases like 神采奕奕 (shén cǎi yì yì, 'radiant and vigorous') or 神采飞扬 (shén cǎi fēi yáng, 'beaming with joy'). It's a positive, literary word used to praise someone's demeanor.
n.
lively expressionradiant lookspirited demeanor
Examples
- ，。Tā jīntiān kàn qǐlai shén cǎi yì yì, xīnqíng yídìng hěn hǎo.He looks radiant and vigorous today — he must be in a great mood.
- ，神采。Lǎorén suīrán niánjì dà le, dàn liǎn shàng yīrán chōngmǎn shén cǎi.Although the old man is advanced in age, his face still radiates a lively spirit.
- 神采。Tā de shén cǎi ràng rén yí kàn jiù zhīdào tā hěn yǒu zìxìn.Her spirited expression lets people know at a glance that she is very confident.
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