画龙点睛

画龙点睛畫龍點睛 huà lóng diǎn jīng ㄏㄨㄚˋ ㄌㄨㄥˊ ㄉㄧㄢˇ ㄐㄧㄥ waak6 lung4 dim2 zing1 HSK 7-9

  • to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch
  • the crucial point that brings the subject to life
  • a few words to clinch the point

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 画 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我将增加画龙点睛的功能。 I'll add the finishing touch.
  • 画龙点睛是一则寓言故事。 "Drawing dragons and dotting in the eyes" is a fable.

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