(huǎng) - Bright & shining

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Bright;

shining;

brilliant;

to illuminate.

Brightshiningbrilliant

Usage highlights

Bright and shiningShining brightlyIlluminating brightlyBrilliant lightDazzling brightnessShining fire

Synonyms

  • bright
  • bright, clear
  • 耀shine, dazzle

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The firelight was bright and dazzling (火光熀熀).
  • The lanterns illuminated the night (灯笼熀亮).
  • Her eyes shone with joy (她眼中熀着喜悦).

Collocations

  • Bright and shining(熀熀)
  • Shining brightly(熀耀)
  • Illuminating brightly(熀照)
  • Brilliant light(熀光)
  • Dazzling brightness(熀烂)
  • Shining fire(熀火)

Idioms

  • Shining brightly and dazzling the eyes(熀熀耀目)
  • Brilliant and magnificent(熀烂辉煌)
  • The light illuminates all around(熀照四方)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from fire (火), representing brightness and illumination.
  • Used in classical texts to describe the shining of fire or light.
  • Carries positive connotations of brilliance, clarity, and enlightenment.

FAQ