The stage set was breathtakingly beautiful, and the audience could not stop praising it.
Tips
history
Originally from the Zuozhuan (左传), the ancient Chinese chronicle. 轮 and 奂 are classical words describing the height and grandeur of buildings. Today the idiom is used broadly for any magnificent architecture or dazzling spectacle.
mistakes
Often misused to describe beautiful people or objects in general. It specifically applies to buildings, stage sets, or scenery — not people's appearances.
