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Chinese
shényùn
Meaning: distinctive spirit, charm, or artistic atmosphere
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

這幅山水畫筆墨簡潔,卻把江南的神韻表現得淋漓盡致。
这幅山水画笔墨简洁,却把江南的神韵表现得淋漓尽致。
This landscape painting uses simple brushwork, yet it captures the distinctive spirit of the Jiangnan region in full.

Usage Notes

Often describes the intangible artistic charm or spiritual quality that makes a work, person, or place distinctive.

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