completely gone; spotlessly clean
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective stative
completely gone; not a bit left; all used up
informalDescribes something being consumed, sold out, or disappearing entirely. Often paired with verbs like '吃', '卖', '花'. The reduplicated form '精光光' can be used for emphasis in informal speech.
They were starving and ate every last bit of the big pot of rice.
During the mall's big sale, those popular items were snapped up completely by noon.
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My wallet was stolen, and now I don't have a single cent left on me. I'm completely broke.
adjective stative
spotlessly clean; gleaming; polished
Describes a surface that is extremely clean and shiny, often due to polishing or thorough cleaning.
Before the banquet started, the waitstaff polished the silverware until it gleamed.
He takes excellent care of his new car; the body is always spotlessly clean.