奕奕 (yì yì) — vigorous; energetic; grand (used in 神采奕奕)
Definition
Bound reduplicative form meaning 'bright, full of spirit' — almost always seen in set phrases like 神采奕奕 (glowing with energy) or 精神奕奕 (lively and vigorous), never used alone.
bound form
vigorousenergeticgrand (used in 神采奕奕)
Examples
- ,。Tā jīn tiān shén cǎi yì yì, kàn qǐ lái xīn qíng hěn hǎo.He is glowing with energy today and looks to be in a great mood.
- ,奕奕。Zhè wèi lǎo xiān sheng suī rán nián jì dà le, dàn yī rán jīng shén yì yì.Although this old gentleman is advanced in age, he is still full of vigor.
- ,奕奕。Yuè bīng shì shàng, shì bīng men gè gè yīng zī yì yì.At the military parade, every soldier stood tall and spirited.
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