Definition
绚 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'gorgeous' or 'splendid', almost always used as the first element in two-character compounds like 绚丽 (xuànlì, 'gorgeous, magnificent') and 绚烂 (xuànlàn, 'splendid, dazzling'). It describes bright, brilliant colors or visual beauty. You won't use 绚 alone in modern Chinese — it must combine with another character to form a full word.
b.f.
(bound morpheme) gorgeoussplendidbrilliant (in compounds like 绚丽, 绚烂)
Examples
- 。Qiūtiān de fēngyè sècǎi xuàn lì.The autumn maple leaves have gorgeous colors.
- ,。Wǎnxiá xuàn làn, měi bú shèng shōu.The sunset glow is splendid and breathtakingly beautiful.
- ,。Zhè fú huà sècǎi xuàn lì, lìng rén jīngtàn.This painting has brilliant colors that amaze people.
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