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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
水灵灵shuǐlínglíngvividHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #57468, Very Hard
水灵灵shuǐlínglíngfull of lifeHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #57468, Very Hard
水灵灵shuǐlínglíngfreshHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #57468, Very Hard
shuǐlínglíng(shui3ling2ling2)shui ling ling T3
  1. 1vivid
  2. 2full of life
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March 24, 2026

水灵灵(水靈靈)shuǐlínglíng(shui3ling2ling2)

水灵灵 (shui3 ling2 ling2) describes something that is vivid, full of life, or fresh. This term is often used to characterize vibrant colors, lively expressions, or fresh produce, conveying a sense of vitality and energy in various contexts.

Strokes18Frequency#57468DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, water is often associated with life and renewal, making the term 水灵灵 particularly relevant in discussions about freshness in food, nature, and even art.

Memory tip

Imagine a lively stream (水) flowing with sparkling, fresh water, and picture small, bright creatures (灵灵) dancing around it, representing liveliness. The repetition of 灵 reinforces the idea of something being lively and vivid.

Meanings of 水灵灵

shuǐlínglíng(shui3ling2ling2)
1vivid
2full of life
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水灵灵Simplified
水靈靈Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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鲜艳 (xiān yàn) - use 水灵灵 for a sense of liveliness and freshness, while 鲜艳 focuses specifically on bright colors.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 水灵灵 with other similar adjectives, as it specifically implies vibrancy and freshness. It's commonly used in informal settings, especially when describing nature or lively personalities. Note that the tone must be pronounced correctly to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 水灵灵 is not an HSK word, it aligns with HSK level 3 vocabulary that describes qualities and characteristics. Students should focus on the descriptive language and practice using it in various contexts related to nature or emotions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 水灵灵 by applying it to dull or lifeless objects, such as saying '这本书水灵灵' (This book is vivid), which is incorrect. Instead, use it for fresh fruits or lively scenes.

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Component characters

水shuǐwater
HSK 14 strokes水
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灵língquick
HSK 77 strokes彐
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灵língquick
HSK 77 strokes彐
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How to say vivid in Chinese

“vivid” in Chinese is水灵灵shuǐlínglíng

水灵灵 (shui3 ling2 ling2) describes something that is vivid, full of life, or fresh. This term is often used to characterize vibrant colors, lively expressions, or fresh produce, conveying a sense of vitality and energy in various contexts.

When to use 水灵灵

Be careful not to confuse 水灵灵 with other similar adjectives, as it specifically implies vibrancy and freshness. It's commonly used in informal settings, especially when describing nature or lively personalities. Note that the tone must be pronounced correctly to avoid misunderstandings.

水灵灵 or something close to it

鲜艳 (xiān yàn) - use 水灵灵 for a sense of liveliness and freshness, while 鲜艳 focuses specifically on bright colors.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 水灵灵 by applying it to dull or lifeless objects, such as saying '这本书水灵灵' (This book is vivid), which is incorrect. Instead, use it for fresh fruits or lively scenes.

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