意境

yìjìng
noun #24,480

Measure Word

意境 zhǒng

Meanings

  1. 1 artistic conception
  2. 2 mood and atmosphere (in art or literature)
  3. 3 aesthetic realm

Examples

Zhè shǒu shī de yìjìng shēnyuǎn, lìng rén huíwèi wúqióng.
The artistic conception of this poem is profound and leaves one with endless reflection.
Huàjiā yòng jiǎndān de bǐmò yíngzào chū níngjìng de yìjìng.
The painter created a tranquil artistic mood with minimal brushwork.

Tips

culture
意境 is a core concept in Chinese aesthetics, referring to the evocative atmosphere or spiritual resonance that a great work of art, poetry, or calligraphy creates. It goes beyond technical skill — a work with strong 意境 transports the viewer into an emotional or philosophical realm. The term is central to classical Chinese literary criticism.

Stroke Order

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