炯炯有神

jiǒngjiǒng-yǒushén

idiom #38,153

Meanings

HSK 4

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 jiǒngjiǒng-yǒushén.

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

HSK 6

他炯炯有神的目光让人难忘。

Tā jiǒngjiǒng-yǒushén de mùguāng ràng rén nánwàng.

His bright, piercing gaze was unforgettable.

usage

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

炯 jiǒng

有 yǒu

神 shén