tī​tòu

transparent and delicate

  • created sense approved 剔透 · tī​tòu · transparent and delicate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tī​tòu

    transparent and delicate

    clear and translucent; often describes fine craftsmanship, such as an intricately carved object that is bright and limpid

    剔 (literal) → 剔 · tī · to pick 透 (literal) → 透 · tòu · to penetrate

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  • created sense approved 剔透 · tī​tòu · quick-witted — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tī​tòu

    quick-witted

    (of a person) smart and perceptive; quick-witted or keen

    剔 (literal) → 剔 · tī · to weed out 透 (literal) → 透 · tòu · thorough

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  • created sense approved 剔透 · tī​tòu · exquisite — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tī​tòu

    exquisite

    (of writing) well-expressed, refined, or exquisite in style

    剔 (literal) → 剔 · tī · to weed out 透 (literal) → 透 · tòu · thorough

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