Definition
金碧辉煌 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes buildings or interiors that are dazzlingly magnificent, often with gold and jade-like decoration. The literal meaning is 'gold and jade-green, splendid and bright.' You use it for palaces, temples, luxury hotels, or any place that feels opulent and richly decorated. It's a set phrase — you don't change the characters or word order.
f.e.
resplendent and magnificent (of buildings, interiors, etc.)
Examples
- 金碧辉煌，。Zhè zuò gōngdiàn jīn bì huī huáng, ràng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ.This palace is resplendent and magnificent — it leaves people in awe.
- 金碧辉煌，。Dàtīng lǐ zhuāngshì de jīn bì huī huáng, xiàng huánggōng yíyàng.The hall is decorated resplendently, like an imperial palace.
- 金碧辉煌，。Zhè zuò sìmiào jīn bì huī huáng, xīyǐn le wúshù yóukè.This temple is resplendent and magnificent, attracting countless tourists.
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