绚烂 (xuàn làn) — splendid, gorgeous (of colors, lights, scenes)
Definition
Literary word for 'splendid, brilliant' colors, lights, or scenes. More elevated and written than plain 漂亮, and emphasizes dazzling color or light rather than overall beauty.
adjective
splendidgorgeous (of colors, lights, scenes)
Examples
- 绚烂。Yè kōng zhōng zhàn fàng zhe xuàn làn de yān huā.Splendid fireworks are blossoming in the night sky.
- 绚烂。Xī yáng bǎ tiān kōng rǎn dé shí fēn xuàn làn.The sunset dyed the sky into something very gorgeous.
- 绚烂。Tā yòng xuàn làn de sè cǎi miáo huì le yì fú huà.She painted a picture with gorgeous colors.
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