- ⺊(dot above; high position)
- 一(standard baseline; norm)
A dot mark sitting above a horizontal line represents the meaning 'above'.
lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom)
fig. to give sth additional splendor
This painting is already very beautiful, and adding a bit more color would be gilding the lily.
to provide the crowning touch
Your suggestion is truly the icing on the cake.
lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom)
fig. to give sth additional splendor
This painting is already very beautiful, and adding a bit more color would be gilding the lily.
to provide the crowning touch
Your suggestion is truly the icing on the cake.
A dot mark sitting above a horizontal line represents the meaning 'above'.
Adding water increases the amount of liquid, like the overwhelming feeling of shame.
A flower is grass and trees transformed into the most brilliant and beautiful appearance.
A dot mark sitting above a horizontal line represents the meaning 'above'.
Adding water increases the amount of liquid, like the overwhelming feeling of shame.
A flower is grass and trees transformed into the most brilliant and beautiful appearance.
lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom)
lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom)
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(derog.) to benefit sb who is already well off
He is already very successful, so there is no need for you to gild the lily any further.
(derog.) to benefit sb who is already well off
He is already very successful, so there is no need for you to gild the lily any further.