金碧辉煌
jīn bì huī huáng
resplendent; dazzling with gold and colour (of buildings)
Character by character
金jīn
gold
gold
碧bì
jade-green
jade-green
辉huī
brilliant
brilliant
煌huáng
splendid
splendid
Example
酒店大堂装修得金碧辉煌，就是有点俗气。
The hotel lobby is all gold and glitter, if a little vulgar.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
碧 is the blue-green of glazed tiles and painted beams. Made for palaces and temples, it now covers any lavish interior, and used wryly it can hint at showiness.
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