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lustrous; crystal-clear
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
lustrous jade-like stone
archaicA classical, literary term found in ancient texts to describe a type of precious stone.
Ancient people often used 'ying' to describe beautiful stones.
This precious jade is as warm and smooth as a lustrous stone.
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The 'ying' mentioned in poetry often refers to a kind of lustrous jade.
He collected a rare piece of lustrous stone.
In ancient times, 'ying' was a precious material for ornaments.
adjective
sparkling; crystal-clear; lustrous
literaryCommonly used in modern language to describe things that are shiny, clear, and pure, often with a positive connotation.
Her eyes are as crystal-clear as crystal.
The morning dew sparkles in the sunlight.
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The inside of this amber is very clear and lustrous.
The moonlight cast a layer of glistening white light on the lake.
A baby's skin is smooth and lustrous.