Definition
晶莹 describes something that is both clear/translucent AND sparkling, like ice, gems, or dew. 清澈 (qīng chè) means 'clear, limpid' but lacks the sparkle; 璀璨 (cuǐ càn) means 'dazzling, brilliant' but doesn't imply translucency.
adjective
sparkling and translucentglittering and clear
Easily confused
- 经营jīng yíngsound-aliketo run, to operate (a business, organization)
- 精英jīng yīngsound-alikeelite (the best or most talented members of a group or society)
Examples
- 晶莹，。Húshuǐ jīng yíng tòumíng, kěyǐ kàndào shuǐdǐ de shítou.The lake water is sparkling and transparent; you can see the stones at the bottom.
- 晶莹。Tā de xiàngliàn shàng guàzhe yì kē jīng yíng de bǎoshí.On her necklace hangs a sparkling and translucent gem.
- 晶莹。Xuě hòu de shìjiè yí piàn jīng yíng jiébái.After the snow, the world is a sparkling white.
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