秀色

xiùsè
noun #23,070

Meanings

  1. 1 beautiful scenery
  2. 2 beautiful appearance
  3. 3 exquisite looks (literary)

Examples

Shānjiān de xiùsè lìngrén xīnkuàngshényí.
The beautiful mountain scenery is refreshing and delightful.
Xiùsè kě cān, tā de měimào ràng rén tànwéiguānzhǐ.
So beautiful it is a feast for the eyes — her beauty left everyone in awe.

Tips

usage
秀色 is a literary term. It most often appears in the set phrase 秀色 (xiùsè kě cān), meaning 'so beautiful it could be eaten' — said of stunning scenery or a beautiful person. The phrase comes from classical poetry.

Stroke Order

xiù