水灵灵

水靈靈
shuǐlínglíng
adjective HSK 7 #57,468

Meanings

  1. 1 fresh and dewy
  2. 2 bright and lively (of eyes)
  3. 3 plump and juicy (of fruit/vegetables)

Examples

Tā yǒu yì shuāng shuǐlínglíng de dà yǎnjīng.
She has a pair of bright, lively eyes.
Zhèxiē shuǐguǒ kàn qǐlái shuǐlínglíng de.
These fruits look fresh and juicy.

Tips

usage
水灵灵 describes freshness with a dewy, glistening quality. Used for eyes (bright and sparkling), skin (smooth and supple), or produce (plump and fresh). Always complimentary.
memory
(water) + (spirited) = brimming with water-like vitality and freshness.

Stroke Order

shuǐ
líng