noun
clean and refreshing autumn scenery
A rare yojijukugo describing the crisp, clear beauty of autumn landscapes. Found mainly in classical or literary contexts.
「刻露清秀」は、秋の澄んだ景色を表す四字熟語として知られている。
刻露清秀 is known as a four-character idiom expressing the clear scenery of autumn.
A yojijukugo of uncertain origin, likely coined from classical Chinese elements: 刻 (carve, engrave), 露 (dew, reveal), 清 (clear, pure), 秀 (excellent, beautiful). The exact derivation is uncertain.