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神采奕奕 is formed by combining the nominal phrase 神采, meaning "spirit and demeanor", with the reduplicated descriptive element 奕奕, meaning "bright" or "radiant", resulting in a four-character idiom that literally conveys the idea of one's spirit and appearance being vividly energetic.

Word Definition - 神采奕奕

shén cǎi yì yì in glowing spirits (idiom); bursting with life; radiating health and vigor