水灵灵 (shuǐ líng líng) — (of fruits/vegetables) fresh and juicy, crisp-looking; (of a person's complexion) radiant, glowing, fresh and youthful
Definition
A vivid, reduplicated adjective meaning 'fresh and dewy' — used for plump produce and for youthful, glowing skin. It is more vivid and descriptive than plain 新鲜.
bound form
(of fruits/vegetables) fresh and juicycrisp-looking(of a person's complexion) radiantglowingfresh and youthful
Examples
- 水灵灵，。Zhè ge xī guā shuǐ líng líng de, kàn qǐ lái hěn hǎo chī.This watermelon looks fresh and juicy — it seems delicious.
- 水灵灵，。Tā pí fū shuǐ líng líng de, xiàng gāng xǐ guò liǎn yí yàng.Her skin is radiant, as if she just washed her face.
- 水灵灵，。Cài shì chǎng lǐ de qīng cài shuǐ líng líng de, tè bié xīn xiān.The greens in the market are crisp and fresh — especially fresh.
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