a dazzling array of beautiful things; a feast for the eyes
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
a multitude of beautiful things as far as the eye can see
literaryUsed to describe a scene where there are many exquisite, attractive items on display, overwhelming the viewer with their quantity and quality. Originally refers to fine jade (琳琅), now often extends to books, art, merchandise, or natural scenery. Mostly used in a positive, appreciative context.
Zài在
zhè这
cì次
zhǎn展
lǎn览
huì会
shàng上
，
zhēn真
shì是
lín琳
láng琅
mǎn满
mù目
，
měi美
bù不
shèng胜
shōu收
。
At this exhibition, it was truly a dazzling array of beautiful things, more than one could take in.
Zhè这
jiā家
gǔ古
dǒng董
diàn店
lǐ里
de的
cáng藏
pǐn品
lín琳
láng琅
mǎn满
mù目
，
ràng让
rén人
mù目
bù不
xiá暇
jiē接
。
The collection in this antique shop is a feast for the eyes, keeping one's gaze constantly shifting.
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Zǒu走
jìn进
shū书
diàn店
，
gè各
zhǒng种
xīn新
shū书
lín琳
láng琅
mǎn满
mù目
，
bù不
zhī知
dào道
gāi该
xuǎn选
nǎ哪
yī一
běn本
。
Walking into the bookstore, there's a dazzling array of new books, and I don't know which one to choose.
Chūn春
tiān天
de的
huā花
yuán园
lǐ里
，
bǎi百
huā花
shèng盛
kāi开
，
zhēn真
shì是
lín琳
láng琅
mǎn满
mù目
。
In the spring garden, with all the flowers in bloom, it's a true feast for the eyes.