What does 金碧辉煌 mean?

金碧辉煌 (jīn bì huī huáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Magnificent and resplendent”.

How do you pronounce 金碧辉煌?

金碧辉煌 is pronounced jīn bì huī huáng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 金碧辉煌 literally mean?

Literally, 金碧辉煌 means “gold and jade green splendor”. It is used to mean “Magnificent and resplendent”.

Where does 金碧辉煌 come from?

金碧辉煌 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 金碧辉煌?

碧：翠绿色。形容建筑物装饰华丽，光彩夺目。

金碧辉煌 — “Magnificent and resplendent”

金碧辉煌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Magnificent and resplendent”. Splendidly decorated and dazzling, often used to describe grand architecture or interior decorations. Literally, “gold and jade green splendor”.

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金碧辉煌 Pronunciation and Pinyin

金jīn
碧bì
辉huī
煌huáng

金碧辉煌 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
金	jīn	8	gold, metal, money
碧	bì	14	Greenish-blue jade
辉	huī	12	radiant luster
煌	huáng	13	bright, brilliant, dazzling

Example Sentence with 金碧辉煌

音乐厅的内部装饰金碧辉煌，吊灯和壁画都散发着艺术的光芒。

The interior decoration of the concert hall was magnificent and dazzling, with chandeliers and murals radiating artistic brilliance.

Origin and Story of 金碧辉煌

During the Tang Dynasty, the painter Li Sixun was exceptionally skilled in calligraphy and painting, particularly adept at landscapes, trees, and rocks. His brushwork was powerful, bringing clouds, flowing water, birds, beasts, and vegetation to life.

His landscape paintings were uniquely characterized by their 'golden and emerald splendor' (金碧辉映), forming his own distinct style. The meticulous brushwork, vibrant colors, and strong decorative quality of his art created an impression of dazzling richness and grandeur, establishing his own school of painting.

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Synonyms of 金碧辉煌

fù富lì丽táng堂huáng皇Luxurious and grand

Antonyms of 金碧辉煌

àn黯rán然wú无guāng光dim and dull

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Questions about 金碧辉煌

What does 金碧辉煌 mean?: 金碧辉煌 (jīn bì huī huáng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Magnificent and resplendent”.
How do you pronounce 金碧辉煌?: 金碧辉煌 is pronounced jīn bì huī huáng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 金碧辉煌 literally mean?: Literally, 金碧辉煌 means “gold and jade green splendor”. It is used to mean “Magnificent and resplendent”.
Where does 金碧辉煌 come from?: 金碧辉煌 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 金碧辉煌?: 碧：翠绿色。形容建筑物装饰华丽，光彩夺目。

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