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锦上添花 (jǐn shàng tiān huā)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To add something beautiful to something already beautiful; to make something good even better.

Definition (中文解释)

锦有彩色花纹的丝织品。在锦上再绣花。比喻好上加好,美上添美。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·王安石《即事》诗嘉招欲覆杯中渌,丙方唱仍添锦上花。”宋·黄庭坚《了了庵颂》又要涪翁作颂,且图锦上添花。”

Example (造句示例)

Winning the championship was great, but getting a bonus was the icing on the cake.