English–Chinese

“add the finishing touch” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuà lóng diǎn jīng

Example

演讲结尾那一句话画龙点睛。yán jiǎng jié wěi nà yí jù huà huà lóng diǎn jīng

The final sentence of the speech adds the finishing touch.

Illustration for 画龙点睛 (add the finishing touch)

How to say “add the finishing touch” in Chinese

“Add the finishing touch” in Chinese is 画龙点睛 (huà lóng diǎn jīng).

One last mark brings a nearly complete creation to life by revealing what matters most.

Full entry for 画龙点睛: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 画龙点睛

这道菜最后撒上的香草画龙点睛,让味道更鲜明。zhè dào cài zuì hòu sā shàng de xiāng cǎo huà lóng diǎn jīng ràng wèi dào gèng xiān míng

The herbs sprinkled on the dish at the end add the finishing touch, making the flavor more distinct.

Tips for using 画龙点睛

  • The word suits a notable closing contribution, not every small improvement, which makes it useful for describing the key sentence or action at the end of a project.

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