晶莹

• Pinyin: jīng yíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 晶 = 日日日 (three suns) — crystal, sparkling; 莹 = 艹 + 荧 — lustrous, clear like jade

Meaning

Sparkling; crystalline; glistening. Clear and bright like crystal.

Describes things that are clear, bright, and sparkling like crystals or gems. Often used for tears, dewdrops, glass, or anything with a pure, transparent shine. A poetic and positive descriptor commonly found in literary writing.

Examples

1. 清晨的露珠在阳光下晶莹剔透。 The dewdrops in the early morning were crystal clear in the sunlight.
2. 她的眼眶里泛起了晶莹的泪光。 Glistening tears welled up in her eyes.
3. 这块玉石质地晶莹，价值不菲。 This piece of jade has a crystalline quality and is quite valuable.

Usage Guide

Context: descriptions, poetry, aesthetics

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 晶莹剔透。(Crystal clear.)
• 晶莹的泪珠。(Glistening teardrops.)

Don't Say

• 晶莹的石头 for regular rocks (Don't use 晶莹 for ordinary stones — it implies jewel-like clarity; use 光滑 or 闪亮 for general shine)

Origin & History

Composed of 晶 (crystal; sparkling) + 莹 (lustrous; clear). Both characters relate to brightness and clarity.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Literary contexts