鋥 (zèng) - Bright, shiny, polished — describes objects with a

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Bright, shiny, polished — describes objects with a gleaming, lustrous surface, often from polishing or high-quality finish.

Bright, shiny, polished — describes objects with a

Usage highlights

Shiny and brightGleaming and shinyShiny leather shoesPolished floorGlossy surfaceBright and clean

Synonyms

  • 亮— bright, shiny
  • 光— light, glossy
  • 明— bright, clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— gloomy, obscure
  • 乌— dark, black

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The floor was polished to a shine (地板擦得鋥亮).
  • He wore shiny leather shoes (他穿着鋥亮的皮鞋).
  • The kitchen utensils are gleaming (厨房用具鋥光瓦亮).
  • The car's paintwork is glossy (汽车的漆面鋥亮).

Collocations

  • Shiny and bright(鋥亮)
  • Gleaming and shiny(鋥光瓦亮)
  • Shiny leather shoes(鋥亮的皮鞋)
  • Polished floor(鋥亮的地板)
  • Glossy surface(鋥亮的表面)
  • Bright and clean(鋥明瓦亮)

Idioms

  • Gleaming and shiny(鋥光瓦亮)
  • Bright and clean(鋥明瓦亮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe objects that are well-maintained or of high quality, reflecting care and attention.
  • Commonly appears in descriptions of traditional craftsmanship where polishing and finishing are valued.
  • Frequently used in northern Chinese dialects, particularly in descriptive colloquial expressions.

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