耀 (yào) - To shine, illuminate & to dazzle

耀Tone 4

yào ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

耀 · yào

To shine, illuminate;

to dazzle;

to boast, show off;

glorious, brilliant.

To shine, illuminateto dazzleto boast, show off

Usage highlights

To shineTo dazzleTo boast/show offGlorious and brilliantTo glorifyResplendent

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark
  • 晦— dim, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun shines brightly (太阳照耀).
  • She won glory for her country (为国争耀).
  • The diamond sparkles brilliantly (钻石闪耀).
  • He flaunts his wealth (炫耀财富).

Collocations

  • To shine(照耀)
  • To dazzle(闪耀)
  • To boast/show off(炫耀)
  • Glorious and brilliant(荣耀)
  • To glorify(光耀)
  • Resplendent(辉耀)

Idioms

  • To show off one's wealth and power(耀武扬威)
  • To dazzle the eyes(光彩耀目)
  • To bring honor to one's ancestors(光宗耀祖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with light, brilliance, and glory in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in names to express a wish for the bearer to achieve great success and bring honor to the family.
  • The character contains the 'light' radical (光), reinforcing its luminous meaning.

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