Definition
有声有色 describes a performance, story, or description that is vivid, lively, and full of zest — as if it has sound and color. Its closest synonym is 绘声绘色 (huì shēng huì sè), which also means 'vivid and lifelike,' but 有声有色 emphasizes the overall effect of being exciting and engaging, while 绘声绘色 focuses on the detailed, realistic imitation of sound and voice in narration. 丰富多彩 (fēng fù duō cǎi) means 'rich and varied' and describes variety, not vividness.
phrase
vivid and livelyfull of zest (idiom)
Examples
- 有声有色，。Tā de bàogào zuò de yǒu shēng yǒu sè, dàjiā dōu tīng de hěn rènzhēn.He gave such a vivid report that everyone listened very attentively.
- 有声有色，。Zhè chǎng wǎnhuì bàn de yǒu shēng yǒu sè, měi gè rén dōu hěn kāixīn.This party was arranged so vividly that everyone was very happy.
- 有声有色，。Xiǎo Wáng bǎ nà cì lǚxíng jiǎng de yǒu shēng yǒu sè, wǒmen dōu xiǎng qù kànkan.Xiao Wang described that trip so vividly that we all want to go see it.
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