灿 (càn) - bright & brilliant

灿Tone 4

càn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 火

偲嫦

灿 · càn

bright;

brilliant;

resplendent;

lustrous;

shining;

glorious

brightbrilliantresplendent

Usage highlights

bright and brilliantbrilliant smileglorious cultureresplendent futurelustrous starsbrilliant achievement

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stars are bright and brilliant (灿烂的星星).
  • She has a brilliant smile (灿烂的笑容).
  • The future looks bright (灿烂的未来).
  • The fireworks display was glorious (灿烂的烟花).

Collocations

  • bright and brilliant(灿烂)
  • brilliant smile(灿烂的笑容)
  • glorious culture(灿烂的文化)
  • resplendent future(灿烂的前程)
  • lustrous stars(灿烂的星辰)
  • brilliant achievement(灿烂的成就)

Idioms

  • Bright and magnificent(灿烂辉煌)
  • Brilliant and dazzling(灿烂夺目)
  • Glorious culture(灿烂文化)
  • Resplendent stars(星光灿烂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe things that are exceptionally bright, beautiful, or outstanding.
  • Commonly appears in poetic and literary contexts to convey beauty and brilliance.
  • Frequently used in positive descriptions of nature, achievements, and human qualities.

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