熠熠 (yì yì) — (literary) glistening, bright, shining
Definition
A literary reduplication meaning 'glistening, brightly shining' — used only in writing, typically to describe light, eyes, or metal. Pairs naturally with 辉辉, 生辉, and 动人.
bound form
(literary) glisteningbrightshining
Examples
- 熠熠，。Xīng guāng yì yì, shí fēn měi lì.The starlight glistens, very beautiful.
- 熠熠。Tā de yǎn zhōng yì yì yǒu shén.Her eyes glistened with spirit.
- 熠熠。Zhè fú huà shàng de jīn sè yì yì fā guāng.The gold on this painting glistens and shines.
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