xǔ栩vividxǔ栩vividrú如likeshēng生alive
Lifelike; true to life; vivid.
Literal meaning
vivid (栩) — vivid (栩) — like (如) — alive (生)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase used to describe something that appears very realistic or alive.
Examples
zhè这fú幅huà画xǔ栩xǔ栩rú如shēng生，fǎng仿fú佛zhēn真de的yī一yàng样。
This painting is lifelike, as if it were real.
tā他bǎ把gù故shì事jiǎng讲de得xǔ栩xǔ栩rú如shēng生，yǐn引rén人rù入shèng胜。
He told the story vividly, captivating the audience.
Usage & nuances
Used to describe art, writing, or descriptions that are very realistic and engaging.
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