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玲珑剔透 — “Describes objects as exquisitely delicate”

玲珑剔透 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes objects as exquisitely delicate”. Intricately structured, and transparent. It can also describe a person as clever, nimble-minded, and perceptive. Literally, “exquisite and transparent; delicate and translucent”.

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玲珑剔透 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • 玲líng
  • 珑lóng
  • 剔tī
  • 透tòu

玲珑剔透 Character Breakdown

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
玲
líng9jingling sound of jade
珑
lóng9tinkling sound of jade
剔
tī10pick out and remove
透
tòu10penetrate, thorough, reveal

Example Sentence with 玲珑剔透

这件玻璃雕刻品造型独特,玲珑剔透,是博物馆的镇馆之宝
This glass sculpture has a unique shape, exquisitely delicate and translucent, making it a treasured exhibit of the museum.

Idioms Related to 玲珑剔透

Synonyms of 玲珑剔透

  • líng伶yá牙lì俐chǐ齿eloquent and quick-witted
  • xiǎo小qiǎo巧líng玲lóng珑small, exquisite, dainty, and ingenious
  • cōng聪ming明líng伶lì俐clever, bright, and quick-witted

Antonyms of 玲珑剔透

  • dāi呆tóu头dāi呆nǎo脑dull-witted and clumsy
  • shuò硕dà大wú无péng朋unparalleled in size
  • bèn笨shǒu手bèn笨jiǎo脚clumsy and awkward

More idioms starting with 玲

  • líng玲lóng珑xiǎo小qiǎo巧exquisite, delicate, and compact
  • líng玲lóng珑tòu透lòu漏exquisitely intricate and transparent

Questions about 玲珑剔透

What does 玲珑剔透 mean?
玲珑剔透 (líng lóng tī tòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes objects as exquisitely delicate”.
How do you pronounce 玲珑剔透?
玲珑剔透 is pronounced líng lóng tī tòu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 玲珑剔透 literally mean?
Literally, 玲珑剔透 means “exquisite and transparent; delicate and translucent”. It is used to mean “describes objects as exquisitely delicate”.
What is the Chinese definition of 玲珑剔透?
玲珑:精巧细致;剔透:孔穴明晰。形容器物精致通明,结构细巧。也比喻人精明灵活。
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