Definition
有血有肉 is a four-character idiom meaning 'vivid, lifelike, full of realistic detail.' Literally 'has blood and flesh,' it describes characters or descriptions that feel real and three-dimensional—often used to praise portrayals in novels, films, or even real people. Use it when you want to say something feels genuinely human and convincing.
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vividlifelikerealistic (of characters or descriptions)
Examples
- 有血有肉，。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō lǐ de měi gè rén dōu xiě de yǒu, fēicháng zhēnshí.Every character in this novel is written vividly, very realistic.
- 有血有肉，。Dǎoyǎn bǎ zhège rénwù yǎn de yǒu, guānzhòng dōu gǎndòng le.The director portrayed this character so vividly that the audience was moved.
- 有血有肉，。Zhè wèi zuòjiā de wénzì yǒu, dú qǐlai xiàng qīnshēn jīnglì yí yàng.This writer's words are so vivid that reading them feels like a first-hand experience.
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