字字珠玑

字字珠璣
zìzì-zhūjī
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 every word a pearl
  2. 2 beautifully written, with every word counting

Examples

HSK 5
Zhè piān wénzhāng zìzì-zhūjī, zhíde fǎnfù yuèdú.
Every word of this essay is a gem; it's worth reading again and again.
HSK 6
Lǎo xiānsheng de yǎnjiǎng suīrán bù cháng, què zìzì-zhūjī, ràng rén shēnshòu qǐfā.
The old gentleman's speech wasn't long, but every word counted, and the audience came away deeply inspired.

Tips

usage
High praise for writing, speeches or lyrics where nothing is wasted. Said of someone's own words, it can be ironic: a person who thinks every sentence they utter is precious.

Stroke Order

字 zì
珠 zhū
玑 jī