颊上三毫 — Chinese Idiom
颊上三毫 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the crucial detail or brilliant touch that brings an artwork or piece of writing to life; the most vivid and expressive part”.
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颊上三毫 Pronunciation and Pinyin
颊上三毫 Character Breakdown
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这篇小说的结尾，寥寥数语点睛，正是其颊上三毫，令人回味无穷。
The ending of this novel, with its few crucial words, is truly its brilliant touch, leaving readers with endless aftertaste.
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What does 颊上三毫 mean?
颊上三毫 (jiá shàng sān háo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the crucial detail or brilliant touch that brings an artwork or piece of writing to life; the most vivid and expressive part”.
How do you pronounce 颊上三毫?
颊上三毫 is pronounced jiá shàng sān háo in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 颊上三毫?
比喻文章或图画的得神之处。同“颊上三毛”。