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吉光凤羽
吉光凤羽
吉光凤羽
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吉光凤羽

吉光凤羽 — “A rare and exquisite masterpiece or treasure”

吉光凤羽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a rare and exquisite masterpiece or treasure”. Often referring to a work of art that is exceptionally precious and difficult to find. Literally, “Feathers of the Jiguang beast and phoenix”.

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吉光凤羽 Pronunciation and Pinyin

吉光凤羽 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
吉		jí6Auspicious, lucky, good
光		guāng6light, honor, bare, smooth, gone
凤		fèng4mythical phoenix bird
羽		yǔ6bird feather or wing

Example Sentence with 吉光凤羽

这幅古画是画坛上难得一见的吉光凤羽，其独特的笔触和深远的意境令人叹为观止。
This ancient painting is a rare masterpiece in the art world; its unique brushwork and profound artistic conception are breathtaking.

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Questions about 吉光凤羽

What does 吉光凤羽 mean?

吉光凤羽 (jí guāng fèng yǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a rare and exquisite masterpiece or treasure”.

How do you pronounce 吉光凤羽?

吉光凤羽 is pronounced jí guāng fèng yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 吉光凤羽 literally mean?

Literally, 吉光凤羽 means “Feathers of the Jiguang beast and phoenix”. It is used to mean “a rare and exquisite masterpiece or treasure”.

What is the Chinese definition of 吉光凤羽?

吉光与凤凰的毛羽。比喻艺术珍品。