yǒu有haveshēng声soundyǒu有havesè色color
Vivid and lively; full of sound and color.
Literal meaning
have (有) — sound (声) — have (有) — color (色)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing something that is vibrant and engaging.
Examples
Tā de yǎnjiǎng yǒushēng-yǒusè, xīyǐnle suǒyǒu tīngzhòng.他的演讲有声有色，吸引了所有听众。
His speech was vivid and lively, attracting all the listeners.
Zhège gùshì jiǎng dé yǒushēng-yǒusè, ràng rén shēnlínqíjìng.这个故事讲得有声有色，让人身临其境。
This story was told vividly, making people feel like they were there.
Usage & nuances
Describes something that is engaging, interesting, and full of life.
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