HSK · Level 30
135 words
Chinese word
艳丽
Pronunciation
Pinyinyàn lì
Meaning
- adjectivecolorful
Example
花园里的花都很艳丽。huā yuán lǐ de huā dōu hěn yàn lì
All the flowers in the garden are very colorful.
More examples
舞台上她穿着艳丽的服装。wǔ tái shàng tā chuān zhe yàn lì de fú zhuāng
On stage, she wore colorful clothing.
Core concept
Vivid beauty that catches the eye through rich, brilliant color.
Common phrases
艳丽的色彩yàn lì de sè cǎi
vivid colors
艳丽的服装yàn lì de fú zhuāng
colorful clothing
艳丽的妆容yàn lì de zhuāng róng
colorful makeup
Similar words
鲜艳xiān yàn: Bright and vivid in color, making an immediate visual impact.
华丽huá lì: Splendid and luxurious in appearance because of rich decoration or elaborate design.
绚丽xuàn lì: Brilliantly beautiful through vivid colors or light, leaving a strong visual impression.
惹眼ré yǎn: Easy to notice because of a striking appearance or color that draws attention.
Definition in Chinese
表示外观色彩鲜艳、光彩夺目且具有视觉吸引力，可用于植物、服装或妆容，形容人时语气偏书面或强调外貌。biǎo shì wài guān sè cǎi xiān yàn guāng cǎi duó mù qiě jù yǒu shì jué xī yǐn lì kě yòng yú zhí wù fú zhuāng huò zhuāng róng xíng róng rén shí yǔ qì piān shū miàn huò qiáng diào wài mào
Word origin
艳 (yàn, "brilliant and beautiful") + 丽 (lì, "beautiful") combines color intensity with beauty to describe an appearance that is both striking and attractive.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this adjective sounds more literary when applied directly to a person, so it most naturally describes a visible feature such as clothing, flowers, makeup, or color.