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Definition
Vibrant, colorful, and diverse; full of variety and excitement.
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How it's used
Focuses on visual vibrancy or the lively atmosphere of an event rather than just the presence of many colors. It carries a sense of joy and celebration, making it common in descriptions of festivals, decorations, or bustling city life. While it can describe literal colors, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a life or experience that is rich and varied.
Examples
The flowers in this garden are blooming so colorfully.
Your party is organized in such an exciting way.
Related words
Common phrases
colorful and vibrant
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple, static color combinations, as it implies a sense of movement, energy, or festive spirit. It is not a direct substitute for the simple adjective 顏色多.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
