琳琅满目

琳瑯滿目
línláng-mǎnmù
idiom #66,021

Meanings

  1. 1 a dazzling array
  2. 2 a feast for the eyes
  3. 3 an abundance of beautiful things

Examples

HSK 1
Shūdiàn lǐ de xīnshū línláng-mǎnmù.
New books in the bookstore are a feast for the eyes.
HSK 7-9
Chāoshì lǐ shāngpǐn línláng-mǎnmù, ràng rén mùbùxiájiē.
The supermarket has a dazzling array of goods that overwhelms the eye.

Tips

history
From 《世说新语·容止》: a visitor to a distinguished household reports that everyone he met there was so impressive, it was like 触目见琳琅珠玉 - seeing fine jade and pearls wherever the eye fell. The 琳琅 (fine jade) became a metaphor for any dazzling collection.
usage
Primarily describes goods, books, products, exhibits - things on display. Positive connotation. If the 'dazzling' feels overwhelming in a bad way, use 眼花缭乱 instead.

Stroke Order

lín
láng
mǎn