玲珑 (líng lóng) — exquisitely delicate and intricate (of objects); clever and nimble (of people); bright and clear (of the moon)
Definition
A literary adjective praising exquisite delicacy of an object, cleverness of a person (esp. 玲珑剔透), or the bright clarity of the moon. Mainly found in written or poetic contexts.
adjective
exquisitely delicate and intricate (of objects)clever and nimble (of people)bright and clear (of the moon)
Examples
- 玲珑。Zhè jiàn yù qì diāo kè dé shí fēn líng lóng.This jade piece is carved with exquisite delicacy.
- 玲珑，。Tā shì gè líng lóng tī tòu de nǚ hái, fēi cháng cōng ming.She is a clever and quick-witted girl, very intelligent.
- 玲珑。Yè kōng zhōng guà zhe yì lún líng lóng de míng yuè.A bright and clear full moon hung in the night sky.
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