Definition
绘声绘色 (huì shēng huì sè) is an idiom meaning 'vivid and colorful' — it describes a narration or description so detailed and lively it feels like you're there. It differs from 逼真 (bī zhēn), which means 'lifelike, realistic' and focuses on accuracy to reality (e.g., a painting or simulation). 有声有色 (yǒu shēng yǒu sè) also means 'vivid and lively' but emphasizes energy and zest, often for performances or speeches.
phrase
vivid and lifeliketrue to lifelively and realistic
Examples
- 绘声绘色，。Tā jiǎng gùshi shí zǒng shì huì shēng huì sè, xīyǐn suǒyǒu tīngzhòng.He always tells stories in a vivid and colorful way, captivating all listeners.
- 绘声绘色，。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō bǎ rénwù kèhuà dé huì shēng huì sè, fǎngfú jiù zài yǎnqián.This novel portrays the characters so vividly that they seem right before your eyes.
- 绘声绘色，。Tā de miáoshù huì shēng huì sè, ràng wǒ hǎoxiàng qīnyǎn kàndào le nàge chǎngjǐng.Her description was so vivid that I felt as if I had seen the scene with my own eyes.
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