爍 (shuò) - Shine brightly & glitter

爍Tone 4

shuò ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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爍 · shuò

Shine brightly;

glitter;

blaze;

illuminate.

Shine brightlyglitterblaze

Usage highlights

Sparkle and glitterGlittering goldShining brightlyBlazing heatGlittering starsDazzling light

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stars twinkle brightly (繁星闪烁).
  • The neon lights glitter (霓虹灯闪烁).
  • His eyes sparkled with joy (他的眼睛闪烁着喜悦).
  • The gold glitters (黄金烁烁发光).

Collocations

  • Sparkle and glitter(闪烁)
  • Glittering gold(烁金)
  • Shining brightly(烁亮)
  • Blazing heat(烁热)
  • Glittering stars(烁星)
  • Dazzling light(烁光)

Idioms

  • Bright and dazzling(闪烁其词)
  • Shining brightly(明光烁亮)
  • Glistening and sparkling(烁玉流金)
  • Shining with a brilliant light(震古烁今)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with brightness, brilliance, and positive energy in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe stars, lights, or anything that shines.
  • Carries connotations of vitality, energy, and radiance.

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