鲜艳

鮮艷
xiānyàn
adjective HSK 5 #19,159

Meanings

  1. 1 bright-colored; vivid
  2. 2 brilliant; gorgeous (of colors)

Characters

Fresh and gorgeously colorful - vividly bright.

Examples

HSK 1
Tā xǐhuān chuān xiānyàn de yīfu.
She likes wearing brightly colored clothes.
HSK 5
Zhè fú huà de sècǎi fēicháng xiānyàn.
The colors in this painting are extremely vivid.
HSK 7-9
Xiānyàn de hóngqí zài fēng zhōng piāoyáng.
The vivid red flag flutters in the wind.

Tips

usage
鲜艳 is specifically about colors being vivid and eye-catching. It's always positive when describing flowers, art, or festive decorations, but can be neutral or slightly negative for clothing (implying 'too flashy').
usage
Compare with 艳丽 (gorgeous/glamorous), 明亮 (bright), and 鲜明 (vivid/distinct - used more broadly for contrasts and distinctions, not just colors).

Stroke Order

xiān
yàn