heoi2 heoi2 jyu4 sang1栩栩如生
Jyutpingheoi2 heoi2 jyu4 sang1
Yalehéui héui yùh sāng
Definition
Vivid; lifelike; as if it is alive.
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How it's used
Literary idioms like this are often used in formal writing or when giving high praise to artistic works. While it describes something as being incredibly realistic, it is rarely used to describe actual living people or animals in casual conversation. Using it in everyday speech adds a touch of sophistication or dramatic flair to your description.
Examples
This painting is so lifelike, it looks just like the real thing.
The puppet he carved is so lifelike, he is really talented.
Related words
Common phrases
a lifelike portrait
carved so lifelike
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is just acting naturally or behaving normally, as it specifically refers to the quality of an artistic representation or a craft.
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Grammar guides
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