Chinese Conversation · Level 82
61 words
Chinese word
天衣无缝
Pronunciation
Pinyintiān yī wú fèng
Meaning
- idiomperfect
Example
这次演讲天衣无缝，听众反应很好。zhè cì yán jiǎng tiān yī wú fèng tīng zhòng fǎn yìng hěn hǎo
This speech is perfect, and the audience responds very well.
More examples
他提出了一个天衣无缝的计划，大家都很放心。tā tí chū le yí gè tiān yī wú fèng de jì huà dà jiā dōu hěn fàng xīn
He submitted a flawless plan, and everyone felt reassured.
Core concept
A whole so perfectly joined that no flaw or loose edge shows.
Common phrases
一个天衣无缝的计划yí gè tiān yī wú fèng de jì huà
a flawless plan
看上去天衣无缝kàn shàng qù tiān yī wú fèng
look flawless
准备得天衣无缝zhǔn bèi de tiān yī wú fèng
be flawlessly prepared
Similar words
无懈可击wú xiè kě jī: So sound that no one can find a point to attack or criticize.
完美无缺wán měi wú quē: Perfect in every part, with no shortcoming or missing piece.
Definition in Chinese
形容事物完美无缺，没有可以挑剔的地方。xíng róng shì wù wán měi wú quē méi yǒu ké yǐ tiāo tī de dì fāng
Word origin
The idiom 天衣无缝 (tiānyīwúfèng, "seamless heavenly clothing") comes from the traditional image of a celestial maiden's garment, which needs no stitching, so nothing looks patched or out of place.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this idiom sounds polished and somewhat literary, so it fits formal praise or discussion of a carefully organized performance better than casual compliments.