炯炯有神

jiǒngjiǒngyǒushén

idiom #38,153

Meanings

1 (of eyes) bright and full of spirit
2 shining with vitality

Characters

bright, shining

bright (reduplicated)

spirit, vitality

Examples

老人虽然年纪大了，眼睛却依然炯炯有神。

Lǎorén suīrán niánjì dà le, yǎnjing què yīrán jiǒng jiǒng yǒu shén.

The old man is up in years, but his eyes still shine with vitality.

他炯炯有神的目光让人难忘。

Tā jiǒng jiǒng yǒu shén de mùguāng ràng rén nánwàng.

His bright, piercing gaze was unforgettable.

Tips

usage

Almost always describes eyes or a gaze. A fixed praise phrase — signals alertness, intelligence, and health.

Stroke Order

炯 jiǒng

有 yǒu

神 shén