Looking up...
晶莹的雪
jīng yíng de xuě
sparkling snow
窗外飘落着晶莹的雪花，像钻石般闪耀。
Sparkling snowflakes drifted outside the window, shining like diamonds.
literary
Snow that is sparkling or glittering due to its crystalline structure or light reflection.
在阳光下，晶莹的雪覆盖着整个山谷。
Under the sunlight, the sparkling snow covered the entire valley.
Often used to evoke beauty, purity, or a serene winter scene in poetic or descriptive language.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Describing Winter Scenes
Use 晶莹的雪 to add poetic imagery to winter descriptions. Pair it with verbs like 飘落 (piāoluò, 'drift'), 覆盖 (fùgài, 'cover'), or 闪耀 (shǎnyào, 'shine') for vivid effect.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Since 晶莹的雪 is poetic, reserve it for literary or artistic contexts. In casual conversation, simpler terms like 'snow' (雪) or 'white snow' (白雪) are more natural.
Word Origin
晶莹 (jīng yíng) means 'sparkling' or 'lustrous,' combining 晶 (jīng, 'crystal') and 莹 (yíng, 'lustrous'). 的 (de) is a possessive particle, and 雪 (xuě) means 'snow.' The phrase emphasizes the visual beauty of snow.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in literature, poetry, or descriptive writing to emphasize the pristine and radiant quality of snow. Less common in everyday speech.
Word Breakdown
晶
crystal; sparkling
root莹
lustrous; shining
root的
possessive particle (like 's)
grammar雪
snow
root汉英词典