熠 (yì) - Glistening, brilliant, shining — describes a bright, sparkling

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Glistening, brilliant, shining — describes a bright, sparkling light, often used to convey radiance or splendor.

Glistening, brilliant, shining — describes a bright, sparkling

Usage highlights

Glistening and shiningSparkling lightRadiant and brilliantShining starsGlimmering jewelsBright and dazzling

Synonyms

  • 灿— bright, brilliant
  • 耀— shine, dazzle
  • 烁— glitter, sparkle

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 淡— faint, pale

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stars are glistening in the night sky (熠熠生辉).
  • His eyes sparkled with excitement (目光熠熠).
  • The gold ornaments shone brilliantly (金光熠熠).

Collocations

  • Glistening and shining(熠熠生辉)
  • Sparkling light(熠熠光芒)
  • Radiant and brilliant(熠熠发光)
  • Shining stars(熠熠星辰)
  • Glimmering jewels(熠熠珠宝)
  • Bright and dazzling(熠熠夺目)

Idioms

  • Glistening and radiant(熠熠生辉)
  • Sparkling and brilliant(熠熠闪光)
  • Shining with dazzling light(熠熠夺目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe the shimmering of stars, jewels, or fire.
  • Carries a poetic and elegant connotation, suggesting beauty and brilliance.

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