sin1 lai6鮮麗鲜丽
Jyutpingsin1 lai6
Yalesīn laih
Definition
Bright and beautiful; brightly colored; resplendent.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe vibrant, saturated, or eye-catching colors that stand out. While it can apply to objects or clothing, it is often used in aesthetic contexts like flowers, paintings, or scenery. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to simple adjectives like 鮮豔.
Examples
This shirt is very brightly colored, it suits you well.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 鮮豔, which is much more common in everyday speech for describing colors. 鮮麗 can sound slightly more literary or poetic, so using it in very casual conversation might sound a bit stiff.
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Grammar guides
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