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Expressing 'gorgeous' or 'colorful' with 艳 (yàn)
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颜色 + 艳 / 艳 + 丽
Explanation
艳 (yàn) is an adjective meaning "gorgeous," "colorful," or "bright and vivid." It describes rich, striking colors or beauty that catches the eye. It is often used to describe the appearance of flowers, clothing, or other visually vibrant things.
Examples
花园里开满了色彩鲜艳的花。
Huāyuán lǐ kāi mǎn le sècǎi xiānyàn de huā.
The garden is full of colorful flowers.
她今天穿了一件颜色很艳的裙子。
Tā jīntiān chuān le yí jiàn yánsè hěn yàn de qúnzi.
She wore a brightly colored dress today.
秋天的枫叶红得很艳。
Qiūtiān de fēngyè hóng de hěn yàn.
The maple leaves in autumn are a brilliant red.