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艳
yàn
Description
"艳"常用来形容颜色很鲜明、很美丽，比如花很艳。
"艳" is often used to describe colors that are very bright and beautiful, such as flowers being very 艳.
它也可以指女子长得很漂亮。
It can also refer to a woman being very beautiful.
Meanings
艳yàn
bright and beautiful (of colors)
这些花的颜色很艳。
These flowers are brightly colored.
艳yàn
gorgeous, beautiful (of a woman)
她长得又美又艳。
She is both beautiful and glamorous.
艳yàn
amorous; relating to love
这是一个艳丽的爱情故事。
This is a vivid love story.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally combined 丰 (abundant) and 色 (color), meaning rich, full color.
- Nuance
often positive for colors/looks, but can imply flashy or overly showy.
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