Definition
诗情画意 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that describes a scene or atmosphere so beautiful and poetic it feels like something out of a poem or painting. You use it for landscapes, gardens, or any tranquil, artistic setting — not for people or abstract concepts. The literal meaning is 'poem feeling, painting idea', and it's always positive.
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idyllicpicturesquepoetic (of scenery or atmosphere)
Examples
- 诗情画意。Zhège xiǎo zhèn chōngmǎn le shī qíng huà yì.This small town is full of idyllic charm.
- 诗情画意。Qiūtiān de Xīhú zhēn shì shī qíng huà yì.West Lake in autumn is truly picturesque.
- 诗情画意。Tā huà zhōng de shānshuǐ hěn yǒu shī qíng huà yì.The mountains and rivers in his paintings have a poetic quality.
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