ng5 gwong1 sap6 sik1五光十色
Jyutpingng5 gwong1 sap6 sik1
Yaleńgh gwōng sahp sīk
Definition
Brightly and richly colorful; multicolored and dazzling.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to describe visual scenes that are vibrant, bright, and varied in colour, such as neon signs or festival decorations. It carries a positive, lively connotation and is often associated with the bustling atmosphere of a city at night. While it can describe abstract concepts like a diverse range of activities, it is most naturally applied to physical objects that emit or reflect light.
Examples
The light decorations on both sides of Victoria Harbour are colourful.
The exhibits inside this exhibition are colourful and diverse.
Related words
Common phrases
colourful light decorations
a vibrant and colourful night view
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe simple colourful objects like a rainbow or a painting, but it is specifically tied to the effect of light and brilliance. It is better to use 繽紛 or 多姿多彩 for general descriptions of colour that do not involve bright lighting.
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