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秀色

xiùsè
noun #23,070

Meanings

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

Examples

山间的秀色令人心旷神怡。
Shān jiān de xiùsè lìng rén xīnkuàng shényí.
The beautiful mountain scenery is refreshing and delightful.
秀色可餐，她的美貌让人叹为观止。
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 秀色可餐 (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

秀 xiù
色 sè